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     Edward Lee King was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 23, 1872 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Rachel Ann Hale, daughter of James Milton Hale and Mary Ellen Wilcox, circa 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Lee King died on November 21, 1952 at age 80.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-3801.³ Christine Virginia Elmore was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on May 3, 1922 at Virginia.^1,3 She married Willie Willington Shires on August 26, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of August 26, 1939,her married name was Shires. Christine Virginia Elmore died on November 9, 1969 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.³

     Martha Adeline Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on March 1, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 21, 1868.^1,5,3 She married George S. Vest, son of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on July 2, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 As of July 2, 1884,her married name was Vest. Martha Adeline Conner died on December 11, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 50; Died during the flu epidemic. Her death certificate has a date of Dec 2, 1918.³

     Rachel Ann Hale was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 8, 1873 at Virginia.^1,2 She married Edward Lee King, son of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, circa 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1892,her married name was King. Rachel Ann Hale died on October 12, 1949 at age 76.¹

     James Lester Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PVT INF WWII."⁸ He was born on February 2, 1923 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁸ He died on April 29, 1943 at age 20.⁸

     Lloyd Henry "Bud" Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 3, 1924 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 8, 2007 at Virginia at age 83.⁴ He Lloyd H. (Bud) Tripp, 83, of New Castle, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Katherine and his brothers, Lester, Calvin, John, and Norris. He is survived by brothers and wives, Everett and Mary Ruth, Norman and Helen and Maxie and Berniadette, all of New Castle; sister, Evelyn Caldwell, of Roanoke; sisters and husbands, Barbara and Roy Dudding and Pauline and Kenneth Blankenship, all of New Castle; sister-in-law, Violet Tripp, of Buchanan; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Ellen and James Horn, the guys at Hunter's Den. A special thanks to Missy Armes for your loving care. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2007 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Bowman officiating. Interment will follow at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2007. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Craig County Rescue Squad, PO Box 81, New Castle, Va.,24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. www.paitselfh.com on December 9, 2007.⁴

     William Everett Tripp was born on May 10, 1928 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Ruth Mayo, daughter of Joseph Thomas Mayo and Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright, on June 26, 1953 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 William Everett Tripp died on July 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 87.² He William Everett Tripp, 87, of New Castle, Va., went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Everett was one of 11 children born to Frank and Mary Tripp on May 10, 1928. He was a member of the United States Navy during World War II and then in the United States Naval Reserve for eight years. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Everett was an avid gardener and enjoyed his woodshop making everything from birdhouses to furniture. His main passion was his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Frank H. Eakin Jr; parents, Frank and Mary Tripp; brothers, Lester Tripp, Lloyd (Bud) Tripp, Norris Tripp, John Tripp, and Clayton Tripp; and one sister, Evelyn Caldwell. He left behind his wife of 62 years, Mary Ruth (Mayo) Tripp; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Frank Eakin, and Angela and Clyde Elmore; three grandchildren, Robert G. Eakin, Morgan (Elmore) and Jessie Mabes, William Matthew Elmore; two great-grandchildren, Robert Michael Eakin and Autumn Grace Mabes; two brothers, Norman and Helen Tripp, and Maxie and Bernie Tripp; two sisters, Pauline Blankenship, and Barbara and Roy Dudding; two sisters-in-law, Violet Tripp and Laura Mayo Price; and numerous nieces and nephews including special great-great-nephew and niece, Jackson and Zoe Breeden. The family will receive visitors at Lotz Funeral Home Salem on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in our chapel with Pastor W.E. Koger officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Craig County Volunteer Rescue Squad or to the New Castle Volunteer Fire Department. on August 1, 2015.²

     Calvin Clayton Tripp was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 23, 1929 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He died on October 18, 1930 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     David Leon King Sr. was born on June 28, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Kathleen Kingery on May 27, 1966 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ David Leon King Sr. died on May 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 78.⁴ He David L. King Sr., 78, husband of Kathleen King, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. He was the son of the Edward and Colean King. He owned and operated King's Lawn Maintenance Company for over 42 years and was a faithful member of Clearbrook Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In addition to his wife of 54 years, Kathleen, David will be missed and remembered by his sons, Dave and his wife, Mary, and Shannon; grandsons, Tanner, Tyler and Kyle; and sisters, Mary Ellen (Dewey), Ann, and Sandy (Donnie). The family would like to thank Dr. Jordan White and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for all of their great care and kindness. on May 7, 2021.⁴

     Claude Jackson Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on May 19, 1921 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 23, 1950 at age 29.^1,2

     Jean Lee Brizendine Jean Brizendine Helems, 85, of New Castle passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 22, 2012. She was born September 22, 1927 in Craig County. She was the daughter of the late Oney and Lizzie Brizendine. She was preceded in death by her husband Hale "Minnie" Helems and her brother Claude. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Susie and Billy Lee; son and daughter-in-law Eddie and Susan Helems; grandchildren Jamie and Melissa Lee, Amy and Dewey Taylor, Adrian and Hank Luton, Alex Helems & Rachel Meagher; great-grandchildren Jefferson Lee, Hannah Taylor, Bryson Taylor, and Hudson Luton; sister Mildred Humphreys of Pomeroy, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was an active member of the New Castle Christian Church her entire life. Jean was a kind, gentle, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love and dedication to her family will be forever cherished and her memory will be held dear. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Westview Cemetery with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Paitsel Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or those who prefer may make memorial donations to the New Castle Christian Church, P.O. Box 287, New Castle, VA 24127.² She was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on September 22, 1927 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3 She married Edmund Hale "Minnie" Helems on April 20, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,2,6,3 As of April 20, 1946,her married name was Helems. Jean Lee Brizendine died on October 22, 2012 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,6

     Brenda Gale Abbott was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 12, 1953 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 As of August 1, 1968,her married name was Whitt.² She married Donald Stephen Whitt on August 1, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Brenda Gale Abbott and Donald Stephen Whitt were divorced on June 20, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ As of August 4, 1979,her married name was Davis.² Brenda Gale Abbott married Robert Leonard Davis on August 4, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Brenda Gale Abbott and Robert Leonard Davis were divorced on November 19, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Brenda Gale Abbott died on October 18, 2017 at Virginia at age 64.³ She Brenda Gale Abbott, 64, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Survived by her daughter, Diane (Ron) Etter; son, Carl (Robin) Davis; grandchildren, Keesha (Richard) Francisco, Carl Davis, Jr., Racheal Davis and Benjamin Etter; great-grandchildren, Marlee, Ethan and Nathan Francisco; best friend, Norma Lawson. A graveside service will be held in the Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, 674 Alleghany Spring RD, Shawsville, VA. on October 20, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3311.⁴ Louis Earl Chrisman was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 19, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 He married Ruth Ina Gearheart, daughter of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on June 5, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,5 Louis Earl Chrisman died on September 16, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^4,2 He CHRISMAN, Louis Earl, 80, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ruth Gearhart Chrisman, one son of the home, James Edward ""Jimmy"" Chrisman; also several nieces and nephews of Norfolk, Washington D.C. and Roanoke. He served in the Navy during World War II and Italy. He was a service station manager for 25 years in Washington D.C. and upon retirement he moved with his wife to Roanoke in 1980. Gravside services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in Bandy Cemetery with Pastor Wilmer Wagner officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11:30 until 1:30 Sunday. on September 18, 1998.²

     James Edward "Jimmy" Chrisman was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 31, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3 He died on October 25, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,4,5 He James (Jimmy) E. Chrisman, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 25, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ruth Chrisman. He was the nephew of Oneta Williams and Clyde Gearheart and is survived by numerous loving cousins and close friends including, Frank and Hilda Ball. Services will be held at Brookhill Baptist Church on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Gary Norris officiating. Interment will follow in Bandy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Roanoke Chapter, 2728 Colonial Ave. S.W., Suite #2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakeys Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. on October 27, 2007.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-12-6994.³ Hazel Evelyn Hartman was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on August 7, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Homer Elmo Gearheart, son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on December 23, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of December 23, 1940,her married name was Gearheart.¹ Hazel Evelyn Hartman died on May 24, 2002 at age 84.^4,3 She GEARHEART, Hazel Hartman, 84, of Roanoke, went to be with her Heavenly Father and beloved husband, Homer E. Gearheart, on Friday, May 24, 2002, after a lengthy illness. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, Osborne and Mary Hartman; sister, Ruby Blancher; brothers, Charles W. Hartman, Frank W. Hartman and Clifton Hartman. Hazel was retired from Kenrose Mgf. Co. after 27 years of service. She was a member of Brookhill Baptist Church, where she had many loving friends. She will be missed along with her humble nature and smile. To know her was to know an Angel on Earth. She is survived by a sister, Onedia Weaver, of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Ruby Hartman, of Roanoke; a special niece who loved and cared for her during her illness, Norma Jean Cox (Austin); also Shelba Kirby (Jim) and Loretta Walls (Ray), and many other caring and loving nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Mike McFalls for all the kind deeds you did for Aunt Hazel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Nate Wood and Rev. Wilmar Wegner officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel.
on May 27, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-07-4425.⁷ Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on October 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Bessie Marie Willett on January 17, 1942 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,3 Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson died on December 29, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^7,1 He WILSON, Artis L., (Red), 90, of Copper Hill, passed into eternal rest Friday, December 29, 2000. He was born on October 10, 1910, in Floyd County, son of the late Joe and Nora Wilson. He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Bessie Willett Wilson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jack Craighead of Copper Hill; two grandsons, Robert Craighead of Wilkesboro, N.C., Richard Craighead and wife, Annette of Roanoke; one sister, Emma W. Peters of Roanoke; two brothers, Charlie... on December 30, 2000.¹

     William Arthur Milliron was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 28, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Addie Nollie Pendleton, daughter of Eli Pendleton and Olive C. Cooper, on January 6, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 William Arthur Milliron died on December 26, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^3,1