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     Sheldon Garwood Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,2,11 He was born on January 15, 1916 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate and draft card have a birth date of Jan 16, 1916.^1,2,11,3 He married Evelyn Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on October 29, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,12 Sheldon Garwood Conner died on September 21, 1946 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 30.^10,2,11

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-8565.⁷ Robert Stanley Paxton was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.⁸ His name was legally changed to R. W. Paxton.³ He married Lila Emma Reynolds.⁸ Robert Stanley Paxton was born on November 10, 1901 at Montrose Co., Colorado.^7,3 He died on January 8, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^7,3

     Della Mae Paxton was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-03-8882.⁸ She was born on November 14, 1902 at Colorado.^8,3 She died on August 14, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^1,2,8 She PAXTON, Della Mae, 90, of New Castle, died Saturday, August 14, 1993 in a Roanoke nursing home. She is survived by five nephews and four nieces. Funeral services 2 p.m Tuesday at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Craig Co. Rescue Squad or Gideon Memorial Bibles. on August 16, 1993.²

     Ernest Nathan Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 His Social Security Number was 227-09-0893.¹² He was born on July 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,10,11,2 He married Kate Pauline DeWitt, daughter of Samuel Zachariah "S. Z." DeWitt and Maggie Florence Vest, on December 12, 1942 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹³ Ernest Nathan Conner and Kate Pauline DeWitt were divorced on February 10, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴ Ernest Nathan Conner married Evelyn Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, after 1950.^1,15,16,17 Ernest Nathan Conner died on June 7, 2001 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.^12,1,11,3 He CONNER, Ernest Nathan, 89, of Copper Hill, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Clifton Conner. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Poff Conner of Copper Hill; stepdaughter and husband, Margaret and Ronald Jones of Roanoke; stepson and wife, Charles and Willma Conner of Troutville; grandchildren, Patrick Conner, Rhonda Graham, Janet Conner, Tina Jones and Teresa Jones; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Blake and Jacob Graham; brother and sister-in-law, Rufus and Newassa Conner of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law, Edith and Arvil Sloan of Goodview, Doris Gilliam of Kingsport, Tenn; sisters-in-law and husbands, Beulah Vest, Colean King, Jacqueline and Harvey Blackwell, Sylvia Shortt, Louise and Dorsey Thompson; brothers-in-law and wives, Murray and Joyce Poff, Wilson and Audrey Poff, Shirley and Emma Poff; many nieces, nephews and friends. Burial will be in Restvale Cemetery. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice nurses. on June 8, 2001.¹

     Thurman Dale "Tump" Ruble was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 28, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 He married Edith Jane Ferrel, daughter of Albert Martin Ferrel and Ressie M. Paxton, on December 21, 1957 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,2 Thurman Dale "Tump" Ruble died on November 25, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,2,4 He Thurman Dale (Tump) Ruble, 84, of New Castle, Va., followed the dove home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2010. He retired from Continental Telephone Service in 1982 after 33 years service. He grew up in the Chestnut Grove Christian Church and later transferred his membership to the New Castle Christian Church where he was a member of the Board of Trustees. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Edith Ferrel Ruble; father and mother, Terry and Lottie Ruble; twin brother, Ashby Gale Ruble; and brother, Elmer J. Ruble. He is survived by daughters, Sandra J. Ruble, and Linda R. Reynolds and husband, Raymond; sister, Ida Mae Wallace; nephew, Chester Wallace; niece, Esther Wallace; and special caregiver, Della Meadows. Graveside Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Paitsel Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the Nursing Staff on 8 South at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their great care and compassion. A special thanks to Della Meadows for her special care and compassion which allowed for Thurmans wish to remain at home possible. Also special thanks to Della for her added support to the family and Thurman during his hospitalization. His family was greatly blessed by her services. on November 28, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9116.⁸ Cammie Amelia Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 16, 1916 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,8,6 As of February 16, 1936,her married name was Robertson.³ She married James Edwin "Jim" Robertson on February 16, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9,5 Cammie Amelia Craft and James Edwin "Jim" Robertson were divorced on February 8, 1954 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of October 16, 1964,her married name was Gore.⁵ Cammie Amelia Craft married William Jason Gore on October 16, 1964 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 Cammie Amelia Craft died on July 9, 2002 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 86.^8,4 She GORE, Cammie Craft, 86, of Clifton Forge, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2002. She is preceded in death by her husband, W. Jason Gore; parents, Chester B. "Pats" and Artha Ferrell Craft; brother, Charles E. Craft. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Joanne Robertson, Jerry and Billie Robertson; grandchildren, Mark Robertson, Jeri Ann Plott, Cathy Robertson, Kevin Robertson, Jeff Robertson; five great-grandchildren; three stepchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday July 12, 2002, at Huffman Memorial Park, Craig County with Jack Ford officiating. Friends may call Thursday until 5 p.m. at the Paitsel Funeral Home New Castle. on July 11, 2002.⁴

     Charles Edward "Keaton" Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on November 19, 1920 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,8,9 He married Marion Elizabeth Jones on December 22, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 Charles Edward "Keaton" Craft died on July 24, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,2,7 He CRAFT, Charles E., ("Keaton''), 73, of New Castle, died Sunday, July 24, 1994. He was the son of the late "Pats"' and Artha Craft and was a Decorated World War II veteran, a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #4491, a charter member of Loyal Order of Moose #1683 and a member of the New Castle Christian Church. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years, Marion E. Craft; two daughters and their husbands, Carol and Grover Persinger, Manvel, Texas, Cindy and Monty Green, Pottsboro, Texas; one sister, Cammie Gore, Clifton Forge, and three grandchildren, David Wayne Unroe, Ami Unroe Hale, both of Clifton Forge, Eric Pierce Bostic, New Castle; five great-grandchildren; also the fathers of his grandchildren, Steve Unroe, Clifton Forge, and Rockie Bostic, New Castle; and a dear family friend, Helen Saunders, Roanoke. The funeral will be Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the New Castle Volunteer Fire Department or Craig County Volunteer Rescue Squad. on July 26, 1994.²

     Vernon Leo Craft was born on July 11, 1920 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Ida Mae Tucker on December 6, 1938 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,3 Vernon Leo Craft married Anna Mae Griffith on October 28, 1971 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Vernon Leo Craft died on March 17, 1973 at Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 52.⁵

     Claude Monroe Craft was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 230-03-1140.⁴ He was born on January 3, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1 He married Jane Louise Blackwell circa 1941.⁵ Claude Monroe Craft died on May 16, 2000 at Virginia at age 78.^4,1 He CRAFT, Claude Monroe, 78, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2000. He was born in New Castle on January 3, 1922. He was a member of Ghent Grace Brethren Church since 1955. He was a well known businessman in the Roanoke Valley. He began his railroad career in 1942 as a fireman with the Virginian Railway Company and retired after 40 years as an engineer with N & W Railway Company in 1982. He began his real estate career in the Roanoke Valley with M. J. Lucas Realty Company in Downtown Roanoke in 1950. He was a retired realtor and was a member of the National Association of Realtors since 1950. He was a broker member of the National Motel Association of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Jane Louise Craft; two sons and a daughter-in-law, John Monroe Craft, Claude Eugene and Mary Jo Craft; daughter and son-in-law, Susanne Craft Gregory and Norman Cecil Gregory; grandchildren, Johnny Clinton Craft, David Monroe Craft, Regina Dianne Vaughn and Nola Jane Gregory; great-grandchildren, Joshua Clinton Craft, Benjamin William Craft and Mary Katherine Craft; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000 at Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Brent Sandy officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on May 18, 2000.¹

     Eva "Evie" Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5 She was born on August 30, 1889 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 She married Walter Jackson Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on December 25, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 As of December 25, 1913,her married name was Wimmer. Eva "Evie" Conner died on February 3, 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.^6,1,7,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-4478.³ Calvin Houston Craft was buried at Randolph Memorial Park, Randleman, Randolph Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on July 4, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Thelma Guilliams on May 11, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Calvin Houston Craft died on July 11, 1990 at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at age 64.^3,1 He RANDLEMAN, N.C. - Calvin Houston Craft, age 64, of Fox Street in Randleman, died Wednesday in North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was a native of Craig County, Va. and was a retired supervisor for J.P. Stevens Textiles. He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Callaway, Va. He attended Central Wesleyan Church in Asheboro. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Guilliams Craft; sons, Roy Craft, Asheboro; Roger Craft, Sophia; Ronald Craft, Randleman; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Embler, Asheboro; brother, Claude Craft, Roanoke, Va; sisters, Mrs. Laura Looney, Montvale, Va; Mrs. Stella Hannah, Baltimore, Md; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Central Wesleyan Church in Asheboro. Burial will follow in the Randolph Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, N.C., is handling the arrangements. on July 12, 1990.¹

     Thelma Guilliams was buried at Randolph Memorial Park, Randleman, Randolph Co., North Carolina.² Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3214.³ She was born on June 20, 1926.³ She married Calvin Houston Craft, son of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft and Mary Florence Crawford, on May 11, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was Craft. Thelma Guilliams died on September 22, 1994 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 68.² She CRAFT, Thelma Guilliams, 68, of Randleman, N.C., died Thursday, September 22, 1994, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin H. Craft. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Callaway and attended Central Wesleyan Church in Asheboro, N.C. She was retired from J.P. Stevens Co. in Randleman, N.C. She is survived by her sons, Roy Craft, Asheboro, N.C., Roger Craft, Sophia, N.C., and Ronald Craft, Randleman, N.C; daughter, Mrs. Virginia (Ginnie) Spainhour, Sophia, N.C; brothers, Bernard Guilliams, Callaway, and Paul Guilliams, Rocky Mount; sisters, Wilma Sigmond, Callaway and Irene Moore, Virginia Beach; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 25, 1994, at 2 p.m. from Central Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Randolph Co., N.C. The fam ily will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, N.C. and other times at the home of her son, Ronald Craft, 402 Shaw St., Randleman, N.C. on September 24, 1994.²

     Otho Lee Looney Sr. married Laura Louise Craft, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft and Mary Florence Crawford.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 230-28-2654.³ Otho Lee Looney Sr. was buried at Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1075 Dewey Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 1, 1905; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 1, 1904.^3,1 He died on February 17, 1969 at age 63.¹

     Robert Roland Hannah married Estelle Caroline "Stella" Hurst, daughter of Columbus Lum Hurst and Mary Florence Crawford.^1,5 Robert Roland Hannah was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Rosedale, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 226-01-6687.⁶ He was born on November 12, 1895 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,6 He died on October 21, 1994 at Augusta, Hampshire Co., West Virginia, at age 98.^5,6 He HANNAH, Robert R., 98, of Augusta, W. Va., died Friday, October 21, 1994. He was the beloved husband of the late Stella C. Hannah (Hurst); devoted father of Doris June Greggs, James D., Wayne D., and Ronnie R. Hannah; dear brother of Marion Chittum and Burt Hannah. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Duda-Ruck Funeral Home. Interment in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Baltimore, Md. on October 25, 1994.⁵

     Clifton Wayne Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PFC U.S.M.C. Vietnam."^1,3,4,9 His Social Security Number was 225-54-6755.¹² He was born on June 9, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,12,7,4,5,9,6} He married JoAnne Kelly on March 16, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Clifton Wayne Conner and JoAnne Kelly were divorced on March 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Clifton Wayne Conner died on July 10, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^1,7,3,4,9 He Clifton Wayne Conner, 39, of Marshall Avenue, Roanoke, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Conner, Copper Hill; one brother, Charles G. Conner, Troutville; one sister, Margaret C. Jones, Roanoke; his grandmother, Mrs. Ocie Poff, Copper Hill. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mayberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Burial was in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on July 14, 1983.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-1662.² Jane Louise Blackwell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on November 18, 1920.^1,2 She married Claude Monroe Craft, son of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft and Mary Florence Crawford, circa 1941.¹ As of circa 1941,her married name was Craft.¹ Jane Louise Blackwell died on February 16, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^1,2 She Jane Louise Blackwell Craft, 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday morning, February 16, 2005 at her home. Louise was a longtime past member and taught Sunday School at Ghent Grace Brethren Church for over 42 years and is now a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church. She dedicated her entire life to her family, church and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Myrtle Mercer Blackwell, her sister Ruth B. Roberts, her brothers Earl D. Blackwell, George W. Blackwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Claude M. Craft and is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, John M. Craft, C. Eugene and Mary Jo Craft, all of Roanoke; her daughter and son-in-law, Susanne C. and Norman C. Gregory of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Johnny C. Craft, David M. Craft and wife Karen, Regina D. Vaughn and husband Edward, Nola Jane Gregory, all of Roanoke; her great-grandchildren, Joshua, Benjamin, Mary Catherine, Shawn and Amber. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Friday, February 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Don Eshelman and Pastor Danny Wright officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests contributions be made to Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church Building Fund in her memory. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. on February 17, 2005.¹