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     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0206.⁴ Louise Mabry was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 29, 1926 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,1 She married Cecil F. "Shorty" Switzer, son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on November 30, 1941 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 30, 1941,her married name was Switzer. Louise Mabry died on November 20, 1997 at Virginia at age 71.^4,2 She SWITZER, Louise Mabry, 71, of New Castle, died Thursday, November 20, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Cecil F. Switzer of New Castle; eight children, Clarence Switzer of Roanoke, Betty Hale of New Castle, Gary Switzer of Goodview, Richard Switzer of Troutville, Jerry Switzer of Ferrum, Kevin Switzer of Blue Ridge, Rebecca Switzer of Fincastle and Martha Mills of Troutville. She had 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Virginia Epperly, Margie Warburton, Anna Mary McPeak and Mildred Jones; three brothers, Thomas Mabry, Otis Mabry and Douglas Mabry, and a host of many relatives and friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or Kidney Foundation. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at Hebron United Methodist Church in New Castle. The service will be conducted by Ernest Fulcher. on November 22, 1997.²

     Clarence Mabry was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mary Agnes Tickle.² Clarence Mabry was born on April 27, 1902 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 18, 1991 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.¹ He Clarence Mabry, age 89, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville, Va., formerly of Dublin, died early Tuesday morning in the Meadowbrook Nursing Home. He was born April 27, 1902, in Carroll County, Va. He was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Mabry and Artie M. Worrell Mabry. He attended the Christian Fellowship Tabernacle, Christiansburg, Va. He was a retired supervisor for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Cecil F. (Louise) Switzer, New Castle, Va; Mrs. James W. (Virginia) Epperly, Roanoke, Va; Mrs. Lewis "Bud" (Margie) Warburton, Pulaski, Va; Mrs. Aaron J. (Annie) McPeak, Sr., Radford, Va; Mrs. Charles T. (Mildred) Jones, Salem, Va; three sons, Clarence Tommy Mabry, Pembrook, Va; James Otis Mabry, Pulaski, Va; Larry Douglas Mabry, Polkton, N.C; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Nester, Rockville, Md; Mrs. Ethel Tickle, Dublin, Va; Mrs. Jess (Della) Tolbert, Dublin, Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Earnest Fulcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Visiting will be anytime Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, is handling the arrangements. on June 19, 1991.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6756.⁴ James Arthur Pennington was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army WWII."² He was born on August 31, 1902 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,3 He married Irene Mylissa Crawford, daughter of Lewis Osborn Crawford and Ora Craig Craft, on January 10, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 James Arthur Pennington died on August 28, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-09-3702.² Lannie Coyle Carper was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PVT CO H INF WWI."³ He was born on September 3, 1893 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Ethel May Price on January 21, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,3 Lannie Coyle Carper died on March 30, 1967 at age 73.³

     Ethel May Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 14, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Lannie Coyle Carper on January 21, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of January 21, 1920,her married name was Carper. Ethel May Price died on May 23, 1988 at age 86.^2,1

     George Washington "Watt" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He Virginia State Rangers and State Line, by Osborne and Weaver, p. 276 - George Washington Vest, Company H, 5th VSL. Later served Company B., 21st Virginia Cavalry, enlisted on April 1, 1863, age 20, resident of Floyd Co., Virginia, farmer. Deed made Nov 22, 1875, between Mary Jane Vest, widow of Jacob Vest, deceased of the First part and George W. Vest of the 2nd part, for the sum of $50 she sold her entire interest in this land sold to George W. Vest by her husband Jacob Vest fifty acres known as the hickory hollow on the waters of Flat Run by the lands of Jacob P. Conner, G. W. Vest, Isaac Beckleheimer, and Bird Smith. Deed made Feb 25, 1901 between G. W. Vest of the 1st part and G. M. Hall of the 2nd part, $300 for 75 acres more or less, on the South Fork of the Roanoke and bounded on the north of Profits land, known as Jacob Conners land; on the west by G. W. Kings land, known as Bird Smith's land; on the south by Joseph Poff's land, known as Charles Beckleheimer's land and on the east by G. M. Hall's land. Book 27, page 417 Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on April 24, 1840 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Rebecca "Becky" Likens, daughter of Samuel Likens Sr. and Lydia Unknown, on December 6, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ George Washington "Watt" Vest died on July 9, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1730.⁵ Mildred Annabelle Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on July 23, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1,7,2 She married Alfred David Zimmerman Jr., son of Alfred David Zimmerman and Eva Scruggs, on November 19, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of November 19, 1942,her married name was Zimmerman. Mildred Annabelle Craft died on July 26, 1979 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 59.^6,7

     Alfred David Zimmerman Jr. was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 225-01-7642.⁵ He was born on August 9, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,4,3 He married Mildred Annabelle Craft, daughter of Harry Charles Craft and Margaret Edna "Maggie" Craft, on November 19, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 Alfred David Zimmerman Jr. died on January 10, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^5,1,3

     Alfred David Zimmerman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Eva Scruggs.¹ Alfred David Zimmerman was born on October 14, 1889 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 26, 1971 at age 81.¹

     Eva Scruggs married Alfred David Zimmerman.¹ Eva Scruggs was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Zimmerman. She was born on December 28, 1894.¹ She died on October 16, 1982 at age 87.¹

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-0021.⁶ William Lee "Bill" Wallace was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on October 22, 1913 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,5 He married Ida Mae Ruble, daughter of Terry Virgil Ruble and Leota Ethel Caldwell, on December 23, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7 William Lee "Bill" Wallace died on October 2, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.^6,2,4,5 He WALLACE, William Lee, (Bill), 88, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2002. Bill was a lifelong resident and farmer of Craig County. He was also a member of New Bethel Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ida Mae Wallace; son, Chester W. Wallace, both of Craig County; daughter Esther S. Wallace of Charlotte, N.C; several nieces, nephews and host of friends. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2002, at the Ross Cemetery with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on October 4, 2002.²

     Vinnie Marilyn Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 24, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Eli Collins on November 18, 1944 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 18, 1944,her married name was Collins. Vinnie Marilyn Craft died on December 16, 1993 at Virginia at age 79.^2,3 She COLLINS, Marilyn Craft, 79, of Covington, died Thursday, December 16, 1993. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on December 17, 1993.³

     Her married name was Gilbert.⁴ Dorothy Mae Douglas was buried at Bellevue Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1240 West G Street, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., California.⁶ Her married name was Griego. Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5291.⁷ She married Unknown Griego.^3,8 Dorothy Mae Douglas married Unknown Gilbert.⁴ Dorothy Mae Douglas was born on August 30, 1926 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,8,6 She married Signal Albert Gardner, son of Harvey Albert Gardner and Ella Ora Bishop, on August 24, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of August 24, 1945,her married name was Gardner. Dorothy Mae Douglas died on August 7, 1997 at Chino, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 70.^7,8,6

     Signal Albert Gardner was buried at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, 1921 Shutterlee Mill Road, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-24-3037.⁶ He was born on July 31, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3 He married Dorothy Mae Douglas, daughter of Ernest McKay Douglas Sr. and Thelma Pearl Craft, on August 24, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 Signal Albert Gardner died on March 28, 1991 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 65.^6,1,5

     Harvey Albert Gardner was buried at Gardner Cemetery (also known as Bishop Cemetery), near the intersection of Rt. 718 and Rt. 750, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 His Social Security Number was 223-24-1101.⁷ He was born on June 12, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,2,7,3 He married Mary Gertrude Light, daughter of William Thomas Light and Eliza Ellen Long, on December 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,1,3 Harvey Albert Gardner married Ella Ora Bishop on October 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Harvey Albert Gardner died on July 8, 1971 at Galax, Virginia, at age 71.^5,6,1,3

     Ella Ora Bishop was buried at Gardner Cemetery (also known as Bishop Cemetery), near the intersection of Rt. 718 and Rt. 750, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 10, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,1,2 She married Harvey Albert Gardner, son of James Anderson Gardner and Henrietta Alice Akers, on October 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of October 4, 1924,her married name was Gardner. Ella Ora Bishop died on March 24, 1968 at age 70; Floyd Co. Vriginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1 has a death date of Jan 24, 1968.^3,1,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-9179.⁸ Robert Lee "Bob" Douglas was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 28, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 He married Helen Dorcas Richardson on June 10, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Lee "Bob" Douglas died on June 23, 1975 at age 58.¹

     Lillian Kathleen "Lillie" Douglas was born circa June, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of March 4, 1950,her married name was Howerton.⁴ She married Alex H. Howerton on March 4, 1950 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,4 Lillian Kathleen "Lillie" Douglas died on May 16, 1970.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-5207.¹ Franklin Henry "Frank" Douglas was buried at Cooper Cemetery, DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.^8,9 He married Erma A. Stamp.¹⁰ Franklin Henry "Frank" Douglas was born on February 19, 1921 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,11,9 He died on April 16, 1997 at Louisiana at age 76.^1,8,11,9