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     Isaac Allen "Zeke" Gray was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^4,8 His Social Security Number was 226-42-5936.¹² He married Dr. Sandra Jo Kellogg.⁴ Isaac Allen "Zeke" Gray was born on March 24, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{3,12,5,6,7,13,8,9} He married Nancy Ann Cline on April 8, 1961 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,6 Isaac Allen "Zeke" Gray and Nancy Ann Cline were divorced on February 29, 1988 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁷ Isaac Allen "Zeke" Gray died on February 8, 2003 at Woodbridge, Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 66.^12,4,8,13,10 He Isaac Allen (Zeke) Gray, age 66, died on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, VA. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Sandra Joy Kellogg Gray of Manassas, VA; his daughters, Heather Leigh Frost of Harrisonburg, VA, Holly Lynn Voorhies of San Diego, CA and a stepson, Rev. Jeffrey Kellogg Bowen, as well as six grandchildren, Sterling Isaac Frost, Mark David Merritt, Phinehas Bowen, Caleb Bowen, Morgan Beth Bowen and Elijah Bowen. Mr. Gray graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and Bridgewater College. He was a gifted athlete in football, basketball and softball, and was well known for his watercolor landscapes. He served in the US Army SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France from November 1958 to June 1960. He also worked as a political cartoonist for 20 years and 23 years in the Postal and Inspection Service. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery. on February 11, 2003.⁴

     Margie Louise Gray was buried at St. John Lutheran Church Columbarium, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-0703.⁷ She was born on December 23, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3 As of June 27, 1944,her married name was Hartman.⁸ She married Robert Charles "Bob" Hartman Sr. on June 27, 1944 at North Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey.^{9,1,10,8,3,11} Margie Louise Gray died on July 14, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^7,1,3 She HARTMAN, Margie Louise Gray, 76, of Roanoke, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 14, 1999. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was born in Salem, December 23, 1922. Mrs. Hartman, a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, had resided in Salem, Va., Maywood, N.J., Hackensack, N.J., Succasunna, N.J., and Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah B. and Beatrice Gray; also two brothers, Douglas Gray of Floyd, Oliver Gray of Troutville. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Robert C. Hartman; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert C., Jr. and Lois Hartman, Wisconsin, David and Beth Hartman, Salem, Mark and Laura Hartman, Morristown, N.J; daughter and son-in-law, Jerie and Garry Booth, Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Gregory and Christopher Booth, Kevin and Timothy Hartman and Samuel Hartman; also a great-granddaughter, Alexis N. Hartman; two brothers, N. David Gray, Salem, Earl Gray, Salem, several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at St. John Lutheran Church 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999 with Pastor Mark Graham and Pastor David Delaney officiating. Inturnment will be in St. John Lutheran Church Columbarium. The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 4608 Brambleton Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on July 16, 1999.¹

     His Social Security Number was 156-16-9833.⁸ Robert Charles "Bob" Hartman Sr. was buried at Saint John Lutheran Church Columbarium, 4608 Brambleton Avenue, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 13, 1923 at Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey.^4,8,9,6 He married Margie Louise Gray, daughter of Noah Bernard Gray and Beatrice Lee Stevens, on June 27, 1944 at North Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey.^10,1,2,3,4,5 Robert Charles "Bob" Hartman Sr. died on January 14, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,5,9,8,7 He Robert Charles Hartman Sr., 85, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Bob was a proud United States Marine who served his country in World War II. He worked for 35 years with New Jersey Bell Telephone in security and retired to Virginia in 1981. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Bob enjoyed working with his hands making small handcrafted magnets, especially for the children at church. He loved passing them out to everyone he met. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Margie Gray Hartman, who died in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Hildegard Bengtson; son, Robert Jr. and wife, Lois, of Wisconsin; son, David and wife, Rebecca, of Virginia; daughter, Jeryl Booth and husband, Garry, of Texas; son, Mark and wife, Laura, of North Carolina; stepson, Bob Bengtson and wife, Brenda, of Virginia; stepdaughter, Lisa Bengtson and partner, Jo Browne, of New Jersey; sister, Dolores Geisler and husband, William, of North Carolina; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; two
greatgranddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Roanoke Memorial Hospital staff, Vascular ICU for their care. on January 21, 2009.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-1822.⁵ Robert Dale Robinson was born on May 10, 1916 at Bridgeport, Ohio.^1,4,5,6 He married Naomi Muriel Elmore, daughter of William Bruce Elmore Sr. and Margie Lee Crowder, on June 18, 1952 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Robert Dale Robinson and Naomi Muriel Elmore were divorced on September 14, 1964.⁴ Robert Dale Robinson died on November 21, 1988 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 72.^5,6

     Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 22, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 She married James Payton Graham, son of James Riley "Jim" Graham and Emily Attaway Whitlock, on November 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of November 17, 1910,her married name was Graham. Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone died on March 16, 1964 at age 76.^2,4

     Bentley Joe King was born on May 7, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,10 He married Barbara Gail Light on June 28, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Bentley Joe King and Barbara Gail Light were divorced on April 27, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Bentley Joe King married Frances Ellen Jeffries on May 6, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Bentley Joe King and Frances Ellen Jeffries were divorced on March 17, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Bentley Joe King married Cynthia Denise "Cindy" Vaught on July 19, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Bentley Joe King died on January 27, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.⁴ He Bentley Joe King, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. on January 29, 2018.⁴

     Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 She married Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham, son of James Riley "Jim" Graham and Emily Attaway Whitlock, on April 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 3, 1912,her married name was Graham. Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher and Asa Clayton "Acie" Graham were divorced on October 17, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Della Myrtle "Dellie" Slusher died on October 20, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,4

     William Joseph Boone was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 23, 1857 at Virginia.² He married Mary Simmons on June 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Joseph Boone died on December 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.²

     Mary Simmons was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 17, 1860 at Virginia.² She married William Joseph Boone on June 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 19, 1879,her married name was Boone.¹ Mary Simmons died on July 12, 1942 at age 81.²

     Alma Mitchell married J. Marvin Lester.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-12-3410.² Alma Mitchell was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Lester. She was born on March 6, 1921.² She died on October 1, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,1 She LESTER, Alma Mitchell, 78, of Floyd, passed away at her home Friday, October 1, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Marvin Lester. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan (Jo Ann) and A. J. Boyd of Floyd, Brenda Lester Hale of Willis; three grandsons, Brad Boyd of Floyd, Jason Hale of Roanoke, Judson and Crystal Hale of Roanoke; one sister, Mattie Mogavero of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Rev. Lester Reed and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on October 2, 1999.¹

     Isaac Lafayette Epperly was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 13, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Isaac Lafayette Epperly died on February 12, 1938 at age 58.²

     Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 6, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Isaac Lafayette Epperly, son of John William Epperly and Nancy A. Cannaday, on October 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 15, 1902,her married name was Epperly. Malinda A. "Linda" Weddle died on October 17, 1920 at age 38.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-03-7149.¹ Gerrard James Jones was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.² He Enumerated in dwelling 151, District 3, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1930 Census. He was born on August 31, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Kathleen Lake Paitsel on April 23, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 Gerrard James Jones died on January 16, 1986 at age 84.²

     Kathleen Lake Paitsel was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on May 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Gerrard James Jones on April 23, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of April 23, 1924,her married name was Jones. Kathleen Lake Paitsel died on October 19, 2006 at age 97.¹ She Kathleen Lake Paitsel Jones, 97, of Salem, originally of New Castle, was lifted up in the arms of Jesus Thursday, October 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrard Jones; daughter, Mildred Jones Switzer; sons-in-law, Leonard Switzer and Robert Switzer; mother, Willie Paitsel Saunders; sister, Alma Buckland; brother, J.C. Saunders; and a grandson, Eric Jones. She is survived by daughters, Vivian Jones Switzer, New Castle, Va., Gaynell Jones Persinger and husband Rink, New Castle, Va; sons, J.T. Jones, Salem, Va., Fredrick Raynell Jones and wife Noline, Catawba, Va., Dillard Jones and wife Wanda, New Castle, Va. The legacy of her long and happy life are her 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren. Also a sister and brother-in-law, Marie Saunders Linton and husband Glen, Paintbank, Va; and a special friend, Edith Slone. Mrs. Jones was a native of Craig County and a longtime resident of Salem, Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the New Castle Christian Church with the Rev. Loraine Taylor and Pastor John D. Abbott officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. The family wishes to thank the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for the loving care provided to Mrs. Jones. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on October 20, 2006.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6636.⁵ Mildred Virginia Jones was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on February 7, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,6,1 She married Leonard Odell "Frosty" Switzer, son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on January 30, 1946 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 As of January 30, 1946,her married name was Switzer. Mildred Virginia Jones died on March 27, 1994 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 69.^5,6,2,7 She SWITZER, Mildred J., 69, of New Castle, died Sunday, March 27, 1994, at her home. She was a member of New Castle Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard (Frosty) Switzer; and her father, Gerrard Jones. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Douglas Proffit, Shawsville; a daughter, Sheila Switzer, New Castle; her mother, Kathleen Jones, Salem; a sister, Vivian Switzer, New Castle; a sister and brother-in-law, Gaynelle and Alfred Persinger, New Castle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Noline Jones, Edward and Wanda Jones, both of Catawba; a brother, James T. Jones, Salem; a grandson, Wayne Proffit, Blacksburg; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Steven and Vickie Proffit, Salem; a granddaughter, Whitney Kaye Proffit, a student at Kentucky Christian College; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m. at New Castle Christian Church. The Rev. Steve Putney and Dr. Ernie Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Boitnott Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 29, 1994.²

     Perry Bayne Yates was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,16,3,17 His Social Security Number was 227-12-3422.¹⁸ He was born on March 24, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{18,1,11,12,16,13,5,6,7,8,17} He married Ora Conner, daughter of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff, on March 24, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,19,13,9 Perry Bayne Yates died on March 1, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^{18,3,16,8,9,17} He YATES, Perry B., 79, of Check, died Monday, March 1, 1999, in the V.A. Medical Center, Salem. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Cletis Thomas of Floyd, Elizabeth and Roger McCloud of Check; three sons and two daughters-in-law, G.W. and Elizabeth Yates, Harry Kenneth Yates, and Earl Bayne and Diane Yates, all of Check; ten grandchildren, Steve McCloud, Dale McCloud, Leigh Ann McCloud, Calvin Yates, Angie Muncey, Donna Wood, William Yates, Kenneth Yates, Stephanie Yates, and Travis Yates. Also six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Link, Laura Jean and Frank Link, all of Check. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on March 2, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1597.⁷ Mary Madeline Craft was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 6, 1913 at Virginia.^7,4 She died on December 18, 1993 at Virginia at age 80.^7,2 She CRAFT, Mary Madeline, 80, of Boones Mill, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993. Graveside service Tuesday at 2 p.m., Alleghany Memorial Park, Covington. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on December 20, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-7034.⁵ Berlin J. Craft was born on July 9, 1922 at Virginia.^5,3 He died on January 25, 2002 at Virginia at age 79.^5,1 He CRAFT, Berlin J., 79, of Oriskany, passed away Friday, January 25, 2002. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jube and Bertha Craft, sisters, Mary Madeline Craft, Phyllis Craft Paxton, brother-in-law, Wilford Divers. He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Eunice Craft; sister, Opal C. Divers; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2002, at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel in New Castle, with Rev. David Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
on January 27, 2002.¹

     Harry Coolidge Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-36-2034.⁵ He was born on November 11, 1925 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Eunice Johnson circa 1949.¹ Harry Coolidge Craft died on April 21, 2006 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,5 He Harry Coolidge Craft, 80, of 728 N. Augusta Ave., passed away Friday night, April 21, 2006, at his home. Mr. Craft was born November 11, 1925, at Oriskany in Botetourt County, a son of the late Jube and Bertha Thomas Craft. He had retired in 1988 from the Carbon Plant at MeadWestvaco after over 40 years of service to the company. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He was an active volunteer with the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs in the area for most of his life. Harry was an avid gardener, hunter, fisherman and a faithful fan of the Covington Lumberjacks baseball team. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed being with people. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Gene Lodge, two sisters, Mary Madeline Craft and Phyllis Paxton, one brother, Berlin Craft and a brother-in-law, Wilfred Divers. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Eunice Johnson Craft of Covington; his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ruthie Craft of Covington; his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Gene Lodge of Covington; four grandchildren, Jonathan Craft, Benjamin Craft, Matthew Lodge and Holly Lodge, all of Covington; one sister, Opal Divers of Boones Mill; a brother-in-law, Arthur Paxton of Grottoes and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Warren officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Helmintoller, W.B. Divers, Gary Lodge, Richard Varner, Jim Birchfield, Dennie Bell, Jakie Kinsey and Clyde Selman. Alternates will be Jake Crawford, Darrell Crawford, Jim Simpson, Frank Williamson and J.D. Jones. Friends may pay their respects at any time at Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends Sunday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in Mr. Craft's name be made to Calvary Christian Church, 1303 S. Pond Ave., Covington, Va., 24426; or to Mountain Regional Hospice, 537 Main St., Clifton Forge, Va., 24422. on April 23, 2006.¹

     Irene Frances Craft was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 223-12-1858.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,1 She married Walter Watson Huffman on August 5, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 5, 1939,her married name was Huffman. Irene Frances Craft died on July 3, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^6,5 She HUFFMAN, Irene Craft, 81, of New Castle died Monday, July 3, 1995, in a Roanoke nursing home. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Camelia and Steve Crowder, and one grandson, Steven Crowder. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig Co. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home. on July 5, 1995.⁵

     Jack Andrew Morris married Edna Mae Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood.^1,6 Jack Andrew Morris was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 223-22-9438.⁸ He was born on April 7, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,4 He died on October 19, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,1,3,5 He MORRIS, Jack Andrew, 73, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, October 19, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Edna Willis Morris of Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack M. and Terri Morris of Floyd, Samuel and Linda Morris of Copper Hill and Jeffery Morris of Copper Hill; one daughter, Pamela Bland of Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Ward Teel of Christiansburg, Margaret Howery of Floyd, Dorothy Epperly of Christiansburg, Betty Joyner of Richmond and Jeannie and Douglas Altizer of Radford, and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. on October 21, 1997.¹

     Anna Rhea Rider was buried at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Old), Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-07-4503.⁵ Her married name was Ryburn.² She married Charles Arthur Ryburn Jr.^2,4 Anna Rhea Rider was born on July 28, 1912 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She died on September 27, 1973 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.^5,2,4