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     Donnie Jack Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9 He was born on September 20, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,5 He married Carol Ann Meador on September 17, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Donnie Jack Vest died on September 8, 2017 at Virginia at age 68.^4,9 He Donnie Jack Vest, 68, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. Donnie was a lifelong member of the Floyd VFW Post #7854, American Legion Post 127 and J. M. Wainwright DAV Chapter 29. Donnie "Jack" worked for Norfolk Southern for 34 years but his real passion and way of life was being and working on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Namon and Beulah Vest; mother-in-law, Bobbie Meador; and brother-in-law, Wayne Brown. Donnie is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carol M. Vest; sister, Charlotte Vest Brown; sister-in-law, Alice Phillips and her husband, Freddy; nephew, who was like a son, Mike Phillips and wife, Abby; nieces, who were like daughters, Becky Hodge and her husband, Rocky, Amy Lamb and her husband, Adam, and Kayla Tyler and her husband, Chris; 12 special "grandchildren," Christene, Sarah, Mary, Alana, Chloe, Cody, Luke, Ashton, Allie, Sam, Kaylyn and Charleigh; "adopted" son, Lauren Yoder and his wife, Chelsa; special cat, Molly; his military family; his railroad family; and many other extended family and friends. Interment will follow at Rest Vale Cemetery in Copper Hill with Military Honors by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post 127. on September 10, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-4579.⁴ Jessie W. Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 2, 1920 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Louise Dell Caldwell, daughter of Bernie Nicholas Caldwell and Hallie Missouri Leffel, on August 14, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Jessie W. Elmore died on November 4, 1988 at age 68.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4130.⁴ Dorothy F. Elmore married Unknown Hudson.¹ Her married name was Hudson. Dorothy F. Elmore was born on March 20, 1924 at Virginia.^2,4 She died on April 1, 2006 at age 82.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-4284.⁵ Phyllis Dare Elmore was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on August 17, 1926 at Virginia.^3,5 As of April 29, 1945,her married name was Eden.² She married Vint Elliott "Earl" Eden on April 29, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,2 Phyllis Dare Elmore died on June 2, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^5,1 She Phyllis Dare Eden, 78, of Ohley passed away June 2, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Vint "Earl" Eden; eldest grandchild, Missi Fields; sister, Lucille; and brothers, Jack, Cecil, and Jesse. She is survived by a son, Vint E. Eden of Blacksburg, Va; daughters, Midge Billanti of Elkview and Mary Wickiser of St. Albans; grandchildren, Kerri Addison of St. Albans and Vint M. Eden of Charleston; great-grandchild, Maddie Fields of Blacksburg, Va; brothers, Seibert Elmore of New Castle, Va., and James Elmore of Cle Elum, Wash; sisters, Dorothy Hudson of Lynchburg, Va., Juanita Toth of Newport News, Va., and Ruth Knick of Hampton, Va. Visitation will be Saturday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank. Funeral services will be at the Pryor Funeral Home on Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mervin Smith. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Arrangements are under the direction of Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank. on June 4, 2005.¹

     Juanita Elmore was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-1807.⁶ She was born on November 2, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,5,3 As of circa 1949,her married name was Toth.³ She married Herbert B. Toth circa 1949.³ Juanita Elmore died on July 9, 2005 at Virginia at age 76.^6,5,3 She Juanita E. Toth, 76, an avid gardener, cook, seamstress and mentor to all, went to her new home in heaven Saturday, July 9, 2005. Born Nov. 2, 1928, in New Castle, Va., she was a lifelong Peninsula resident. Juanita retired from Coats & Clarke Inc. after 20 years of service. Following her retirement, she was known for her tireless service of rendering care to the sick and elderly. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she was known for her cooking skills. She will be missed by her husband of 56 years, Herbert B. Toth; two sons, Steven W. Toth and Gregory D. Toth, and daughter-in-law, Sharon J. Toth; and the apples of her eye, grandchildren, Kristen and Ryan Toth, all of the Peninsula. She is also survived by two brothers, Seibert and Bea Elmore; and two sisters, Ruth Knick and Dorothy Hudson. The family would like to express its special thanks to Nancy Grant and her excellent staff on 5 West at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Tabernacle Baptist Church by the Rev. Wes Taylor. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. on July 11, 2005.³

     Ryan Gray Looney was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-34-3460.¹² He was born on May 10, 1926 at Craig Co., Virginia.^12,3,4,6 He married Frances Ruth Brizendine on December 22, 1946 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^6,7 Ryan Gray Looney and Frances Ruth Brizendine were divorced on April 6, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Ryan Gray Looney married Ellen Lucille Churchman on June 10, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ryan Gray Looney and Ellen Lucille Churchman were divorced on December 15, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Ryan Gray Looney married Nancy Marie Brown on January 18, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Ryan Gray Looney and Nancy Marie Brown were divorced on December 11, 1981 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ Ryan Gray Looney married Phyllis Ann Reed on May 9, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 Ryan Gray Looney died on December 15, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^12,2,4 He Ryan Gray Looney, age 64, of 1140 Mountain Avenue, Salem, died Saturday at his residence. He was a World War II veteran and served with the U.S. Navy. He was retired from General Electric in Salem. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Reed Looney; two sons, Dale C. Looney, Salem; Neil D. Looney, Lawrenceville, Ga; three brothers, Wayne Looney, Gene Looney, and Dennis Ray Looney, all of New Castle; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 1990, from the Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Dee C. Flory will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on December 17, 1990.²

     Wayne Ruble Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 224-56-2605.⁹ He was born on January 4, 1928 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 He married Mary Sue Caldwell, daughter of Cyrus Caldwell and Bessie Viola Matthews, on May 7, 1949 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Wayne Ruble Looney died on December 17, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,4,9 He Wayne Ruble Looney, 77, of New Castle, Va. passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Lewis-Gale Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born January 4, 1928 in Craig County, a son of Ryan Gordon and Daisy Ruble Looney. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ryan Gray Looney. Wayne graduated from New Castle High School and was a long time member of New Castle Christian Church. He retired after 30 years of service from Luck's Stone Co., Charlottesville, Va. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Sue Looney; and brothers Gene Gilliam and Dennis Ray Looney, Sr., all of New Castle; and nephews Dale and Neil Looney, of Salem and D. R. Looney, Jr., of New Castle. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 18, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2005 at New Castle Christian Church with Rev. Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.
on December 18, 2005.¹

     Gene Gilliam "Squire" Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 4, 1930 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,3 He died on August 8, 2007 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,7,4 He Gene (Squire) G. Looney, 77, of New Castle, passed away at his home place on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents Ryan and Daisy Looney; and brothers, Gray and Wayne Looney. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Ray and wife, Kathleen Looney; sister-in-law, Mary Sue Looney; three nephews, Dale, Neil, and Denis Jr. (DR) Looney; and one special aunt, Elizabeth Ruble. Special thanks to Amedisys Home Health Care. He was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School. He was a member of the New Castle Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2007 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel. Donations may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 81, New Castle, VA 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. www.paitselfh.com on August 10, 2007.²

     Dennis Ray Looney was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ He married Kathleen Raines.³ Dennis Ray Looney was born on May 14, 1937 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ He died on May 30, 2020 at Virginia at age 83.³ He Dennis "Denny" Ray Looney of Roanoke, Va. (formerly of New Castle, Va.) went home to be with Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Denny was born on Sunday, March 14, 1937, to the late Ryan Gordan and Daisy Ellen Ruble Looney in the home in Craig County, Va. where he lived for most of his life. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his brothers, Gray Looney and wife, Ruth B. Looney, Wayne R. Looney, and Gene G. "Squire" Looney. This long-time Craig County resident graduated from the New Castle High School as Valedictorian with the class of 1954 and later graduated from Virginia Tech with the class of 1958 earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Denny spent his working life as the preparator of the Looney Store and farming family land. He always had a big garden and enjoyed his harvest all year long. He was a baptized believer and long-time member of the New Castle Christian Church where he served the Lord and church as a Deacon and secretary of the Men's Sunday School Class. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 50 years, Kathleen Raines Looney; loving son, Denis "D.R." Looney Jr; sister-in-law, Mary Sue Looney; nephews, Dale Looney and Neil Looney; and special cousins, Bob Looney and wife, Jane, and Betsy Daniel and husband, Kermit. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Louise Raines Houchins; and brother-in-law, Ray G. Raines. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the New Castle Christian Church, 282 Salem Ave., New Castle, VA 24127, on Saturday, June 6, 2020, from 1 until 2 p.m. A funeral service with Pastor Cody Rader officiating will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. and internment directly following the service at Huffman Memorial Park. The family would like to thank his caregivers, doctors, nurses, aides, visitors, friends, and loved ones for their many hours of help, love, and visits. on June 3, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-14-7248.⁶ Claudine "Scotty" Scott was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ She was born on October 17, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of November 14, 1949,her married name was Hargrave.⁵ She married Benjamin Garland Hargrave on November 19, 1949 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,4 Claudine "Scotty" Scott died on May 13, 1999 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 88.^3,6 She HARGRAVE, Claudine Scott, ("Scotty"), 88, of Newport News, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 at The Chesapeake. A native of Craig County, she had been a Peninsula resident for 56 years. Scotty was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church and the Sunshine Sunday School class. Survivors include her beloved husband of 49 years, Benjamin G. Hargrave; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 17 in Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News is in charge of arrangements. on May 15, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-2632.⁶ Thurman Andrew Scott was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on March 24, 1912 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1911.^2,4,7,6 He married Elsie Louise Baker, daughter of John M. Baker and Mary Unknown, on October 8, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 Thurman Andrew Scott died on July 27, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^6,3

     Carula Scott was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 24, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Fred O. Walker on September 26, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Fred lived in Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia at the time of his marriage.² As of September 26, 1934,her married name was Walker. Carula Scott died on May 31, 1969 at age 54.³

     Garland Philip Scott was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "CPL US ARMY WWII."^1,3 He married Anne Looney, daughter of Charlie Looney and Grace Fox.^6,1,3 Garland Philip Scott was born on April 7, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on March 28, 1977 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 59.^1,3

     Gerline Scott was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-16-1814.⁵ She was born on November 2, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 6, 1941,her married name was Deacon.³ She married Aubrey Vaughan Deacon on September 6, 1941 at Callaghan, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,3 Gerline Scott died on August 29, 1989 at age 70.⁵

     Thelma Eloise Scott was born on July 8, 1920 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of March 18, 1939,her married name was Wolfe.³ She married Harry Richard Wolfe on March 18, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4

     Robert Franklin Scott was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 226-28-2617.⁵ He married Betty Jones.³ Robert Franklin Scott was born on July 8, 1927 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5 He died on April 17, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^5,3

     Larney Wayne Brown was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 5, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,6 He married Charlotte Inez Vest, daughter of Namon Reece Vest and Beulah Mae Poff, on June 21, 1969 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,7,2 Larney Wayne Brown died on April 30, 2017 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,3 He ROANOKE CO., Va. - Larney Wayne Brown, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Lula Brown; and brothers, Clyde, Hilton, Alfred, and Glenwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Charlotte Vest Brown; sisters, Alma Nunley, and Carolyn Barr; brother-in-law, Donnie Jack Vest and wife, Carol; and special nephews and nieces. He was retired from Salem Frame Co. with 39 years of service. Interment was held in Rest Vale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. on May 4, 2017.²

     Fred O. Walker was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 2, 1905 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Carula Scott, daughter of James Franklin "Frank" Scott and Annie Eliza Elmore, on September 26, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Fred lived in Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia at the time of his marriage.¹ Fred O. Walker died on January 15, 1978 at age 72.²

     Elsie Louise Baker was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-10-3443.⁴ She was born on May 22, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Thurman Andrew Scott, son of James Franklin "Frank" Scott and Annie Eliza Elmore, on October 8, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 8, 1938,her married name was Scott. Elsie Louise Baker died on October 6, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,2,3 She SCOTT, Elsie Baker, 77, of New Castle, died Sunday, October 6, 1996 at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was the descendant of John M. and Mary C. Baker. She was a retired Nursing Assistant from Catawba Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Andrew Scott. Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip L. and Billie Jean Scott, Salem, James C. and Patricia Scott, Thurman Allen and Janie Scott, Dale R. and Wanda Scott, all of New Castle, Randolph and Beverly Scott, Welch, W. Va; one brother and sister-in-law, Guy L. and Francis Baker, Wytheville; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many good friends. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at Crawford Memorial Cemetery with Kenneth Davis Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle on October 8, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-5214.⁵ Edward Calhoun "Shike" King was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8,9 He was born on October 31, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,6,5,8,3,9,10} He married Colean Poff, daughter of James Lafayette Poff and Ocie Adeline Wilson, on July 5, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,1,7,11,12,13,8} Edward Calhoun "Shike" King died on February 23, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^{1,6,5,7,8,3,9,4} He KING, Edward C., "Shike", 81, of Bent Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 1996. Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Colean Poff King; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathleen King, Roanoke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and Dewey Hale, Roanoke, Judy Ann and Roger Horsley, Salem, Sandra and Donnie Wilson, Roanoke; ten grandchildren, Roger, Jr. and Carolyn Horsley, Seneca, S.C., Katrina and Ken St.Clair, Roanoke, David, Jr. and Melissa King, Roanoke, Jeff and Sherry Hale, Roanoke, Shannon King, Roanoke, Brian and Angela Horsley, Salem, Troy Wilson, Wesley Wilson, both of Roanoke, Lonnie and Linda Hale, Newport News, Va., Heather and Nelson Carter, Roanoke; and six great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. on February 25, 1996.⁷

     Flossie "Mae" Elmore was buried at Mount Rose Cemetery, 10069 Crescent Road, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-28-2013.³ Her married name was Sword.² She married Walter Boyd "June" Sword Jr.² Flossie "Mae" Elmore was born on December 11, 1918 at Virginia; The Mount Rose Cemetery listing has a birth date of Dec 12, 1918.^1,2,3 She died on March 17, 1989 at age 70.^2,3