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     Mary Virginia Milton was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 17, 1909 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on February 20, 1918 at age 8.¹

     Maynard Elton Crawford was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 30, 1924 at Virginia.^5,1 He died on May 2, 1942 at age 18.⁵

     Gladys Eleanor Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-24-2015.⁶ She was born on October 23, 1921 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4 She married John Rupert Angle, son of Posey Lee Angle and Ocie Louise/Lois Conner, on August 28, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of August 28, 1936,her married name was Angle.² Gladys Eleanor Simpson and John Rupert Angle were divorced on January 21, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of October 24, 1953,her married name was Underwood.² Gladys Eleanor Simpson married Charles Clay Underwood on October 24, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of June 23, 1962,her married name was Shirley.² Gladys Eleanor Simpson married Henry Ray Shirley on June 23, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,8 Gladys Eleanor Simpson died on April 8, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.⁵ She Gladys Simpson Shirley, 80, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 8, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry R. Shirley and her daughter, Barbara Ann Mullen. She was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church. Surviving are her granddaughters, Cheryl Mullen Carter and husband, Dennis, Salem, Cynthia Mullen-Gartland and husband, Michael, Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Evan Lewis Carter and Suzanne Lee Carter; brothers Hugh W. Simpson, Bent Mountain, E. Wayne Simpson, Roanoke, sisters, Lena S. Fuller, Roanoke, Laura S. Wimmer, Jacksonville, NC, Doris S. Poling, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 10, 2002.⁵

     Mary Gladys Gilbert married Everett DeWitt Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 230-92-8536.⁴ Mary Gladys Gilbert was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Crawford.¹ She was born on July 8, 1912 at Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 She died on July 18, 1987 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.²

     Edwin Carl Selander was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on May 8, 1903 at Gefle, Sweden.^2,3 He married Iva Hattie Collins, daughter of Homer Howard Collins and Ellen Ledora "Ella" Hollins, on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,4,5 Edwin Carl Selander died on November 5, 1989 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,5 He TROUTVILLE - Edwin Carl Selander, age 86, died Sunday. He emigrated from Sweden in 1911. He is survived by his wife, Iva Collins Selander; one daughter, Judith S. Layman, Roanoke; one sister, Signe S. Etzler, Troutville; two grandsons, Robert E. Layman III and Eric K. Layman, both of Troutville. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on November 6, 1989.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-3929.⁴ Nester Orvill Skeen was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 26, 1896 at Jackson Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He married Effie Frances Collins, daughter of Homer Howard Collins and Ellen Ledora "Ella" Hollins, on June 11, 1947 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Nester Orvill Skeen died on January 27, 1976 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,3 He Nester Orvill Skeen, 80, of 2703 Lincoln Ave., St. Albans, died Tuesday in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness. He was a retired building supervisor for E. L. Harris & Son. Mr. Skeen was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Effie; daughter, Mrs. Linda Clark of South Charleston; sister, Mrs. Tisha Smith of Quick. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. on January 28, 1976.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-7981.⁶ Alfred Maurice Beatty was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on September 8, 1913 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 5, 1913.^6,3,7 He married Gladys Odell "Jackie" Manning, daughter of Yuston Dudley Manning and Mary Ellen Poff, on December 7, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,4 Alfred Maurice Beatty died on July 24, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^6,2,5 He BEATTY, Alfred Maurice, 89, of Roanoke, joined his loving wife, Gladys in eternal life on Thursday, July 24, 2003. He was predeceased by his wife in March of this year and is survived by his son, Jerry Beatty of Wiesbaden, Germany. Alfred was the son of Cora Henry and James P. Beatty and was predeceased by all his siblings, Bernard Beatty, Ralph Beatty, Preston Beatty and Arlene B. Moore. Besides his son, he is survived by nieces and nephews, Ruth Ann Hannah, Michael Henry, Jane M. Hogge, Brenda B. Jennings, Sandra B. Koerner, Gary Manning, Robbie Manning, Eddie Moore, Johnny Moore, Anita M. Race, Rosemary H. Thomas, Carol B. Wedl; two brothers-in-law, James Manning of Blue Ridge and Alvis Manning of Union City, Ga; and many great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Alfred, a Jefferson High School graduate, started work for Appalachian Power in the 1930's. He then served in the U.S. Navy during the 1940's, returning to Roanoke after the war, where he rejoined AEP and retired from there as Stores Supervisor in August 1978 after 40 years service. He was a lifetime member of the Roanoke Civitan Club, serving in various capacities since 1958. Growing up in the First Church of the Brethren where he met his special Gladys of 67 years, Alfred served his community and his God as church treasurer and deacon for over 37 consecutive years. Love and appreciation to companion, Martha Redford; the staff of 8 East Community Hospital and the staff and Dr. Stephen Morgan at Our Lady of the Valley Home for their care and compassion, especially after the death of Gladys. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 25, 2003.²

     James Carroll Manning was born on February 27, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He married Henrietta Ruth Gary on August 3, 1952 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.^2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-6846.⁷ Barbara Ann Angle was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on January 23, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,8,5 As of February 9, 1957,her married name was Mullen.³ She married Neil Lewis Mullen on February 9, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Barbara Ann Angle died on March 15, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^4,8

     Henrietta Ruth Gary was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 19, 1925 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.^1,2 She married James Carroll Manning, son of Yuston Dudley Manning and Mary Ellen Poff, on August 3, 1952 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.^2,4 As of August 3, 1952,her married name was Manning.¹ Henrietta Ruth Gary died on June 28, 2016 at Virginia at age 91.² She Henrietta Ruth Gary Manning, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 reuniting with her loved ones that were waiting for her in the kingdom of Heaven. Henrietta, known to her family and friends as "Het," was born on February 19, 1925 in Wichita, Kan. to the late Reverend Dr. Paul E. Gary and Marietta C. Gary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, the Reverend Richard E. Gary and his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Jane M. Hogge; and son-in-law, Herbert S. Hogge. She was a graduate of Sand Springs High School in Sand Springs, Okla., class of 1942, and Phillips University in Enid, Okla., class of 1946. She was a member of Hilton Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church in Newport News, Va. for 38 years. While there, she was a member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher, youth group leader, and the first woman Elder in the church. She led groups of the youth from Hilton Christian to camp at Craig Springs where she participated as a counselor and camp director for many years. She was currently a member of Westhampton Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church in Roanoke.Her early years were spent growing up in rural areas of western Kansas during the Great Depression. She lived through the "Dust Bowl." As a child her mother asked her what she wanted for her seventh birthday. Of all the things she could have asked for, typical of her character, she asked to take her friend from school to the movies, because her friend was from a poor family and had never seen one before. Her mother granted her wish and off to the movies they went. As a teenager, she spent her high school and college years in Oklahoma much of it during World War II. She was a charter member of the nations "Greatest Generation." She always placed others before herself. Henrietta met her husband to be when he was stationed in Enid, Okla., while serving in the United States Air Force. They wed on August 3, 1952, and she returned with him to Virginia. While in Virginia, she taught school in Montgomery County, Roanoke, and Newport News. As a teacher she had a talent for taking the most challenging children and preparing them for the next level and beyond. During this period of her life, she took time off to raise her three children and returned to teaching once they were in school. The year prior to her return to teaching, she volunteered in a fourth grade classroom where she took three children that could not read, taught them, and raised them up to a fifth grade level. She was a first class teacher, mother, and devoted wife. She was one of a kind and will most certainly be missed by all of those that knew her. Henrietta is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Carroll Manning; her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Maria Manning of Virginia Beach; her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Therrell Hannah of Roanoke; her sister, Pauline Saunders of Miami, Okla; and sister, Marietta Drummond of Austin, Texas. Also surviving are six grandchildren, James Hannah and wife, Janlyn, Raymond Bracken, Katie Hannah, Huston Manning, Emily Hannah, Sara Manning; and one great-grandchild, Jay Hannah. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews that she was always very fond of and in many ways thought of as her own children. The family would like to offer their heart felt gratitude to the loving care that was extended by her caregivers. The family would especially like to thank caregivers Robin Hale and Mary Woolwine, for the extra love and attention that they gave to our beloved Het in her final days. on July 3, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 309-10-1254.⁹ Hazel Irene Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 She was born on February 26, 1913 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3,4 As of June 13, 1936,her married name was Henry.¹¹ She married Dewey William Henry on June 13, 1936 at Mexico, Miami Co., Indiana.^12,6,3,8 Hazel Irene Manning died on February 17, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.³

     His Social Security Number was 309-10-1958.³ Dewey William Henry was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 He was born on March 27, 1916 at Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana; His draft card has a birth date of Mar 28, 1916.^3,1,2 He married Hazel Irene Manning, daughter of Yuston Dudley Manning and Mary Ellen Poff, on June 13, 1936 at Mexico, Miami Co., Indiana.^1,5,6,7 Dewey William Henry died on June 23, 2000 at Virginia at age 84.^8,3 He HENRY, Dewey William, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 23, 2000. He was a native of Peru, Indiana. He was predeceased by his first wife, Hazel Manning, a son, Bobby Lee, a brother, Glen Henry, sisters, Sadie Hillman and Wilma Plothow. He is survived by his second wife, Violet Akers Layman, who lovingly cared for him; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Ray Thomas; son, Michael Henry and wife, Gaynell; stepson, David Layman and wife, Linda; stepson, Lewis Layman and wife, Carolyn; brothers, Melvin Henry and Mahlon Henry; sisters, Geneva Vanaman, Reva Spranger; grandsons, William Thomas, Charles Thomas, Karlton Layman and Jonathan Layman; granddaughters, Christy Hedin and Paula Layman; new great-grandchild, Kaylee Layman; also many cousins, nieces and nephews and "walking and golfing buddies". Dewey loved life and people. He was always full of questions. He retired from Appalachian Power Company after 40 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement playing at the Blue Hills Golf Course and traveling with his wife, Violet, as long as he was able. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren for over 60 years. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 25, 2000.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-64-6707.⁹ Michael Leroy Henry was buried at Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Russell Co., Virginia.^3,10 He was born on October 7, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,9,5 He married Gay Nell O'Quinn on September 4, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,11 Michael Leroy Henry died on December 20, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^3,9,6 He Michael L. Henry, 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully in Roanoke Memorial Hospital on the Palliative Care Floor on Monday, December 20, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. After receiving a B.A. Degree in Fine Arts from Concord College in 1968, Mike attended a six week Art Program at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. While still in school Mike did part time map and transmission line drafting for Appalachian Power Company and worked on display for J.C. Penney Company. On December 31, 1968, Mike came to Stove Printing as an apprentice under the late James Gibson, Art Director and Professional Cartoonist. Mike was appointed Art Director in March 1974 following the untimely death of Mr. Gibson. As an avid sportsman, golf, fishing, hunting and watching professional and high school sports, as well as gardening is how Michael spent much of his leisure time. Michael and his wife, Gaynell, spent many happy vacations at Nags Head, N.C. Michael is survived by his wife of 33 years, Gaynell O'Quinn Henry; sister, Rosemary H. Thomas and brother-in-law, Ray, of Botetourt County; sister-in-law, Glenda O'Quinn Fulbright and her husband, Jim, of Johnson City, Tenn; two nephews, Dr. William Clark Thomas, of Arlington, Va., and Dr. Charles J. Thomas and wife, Dr. Kim Paul, of Clemson, S.C; special friends, Carol and Charles Caston, and Carroll and Vella Bowyer, of Roanoke; special cousin, Neil Roberson and wife, Julie; son-in-law, Lewis Cline; special friends from Concord College days, Mickey and Vickey Chambers, Gary and Bob Brown, and Bob Gallione; and many cousins in Indiana where Mike spent summer vacations at grandpa Henry's farm. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey William and Hazel Manning Henry; brother, Bobby Lee Henry; maternal grandparents, Mary Poff Manning and Yuston D. Manning; paternal grandparents, Casta Grice Henry and William Watts Henry; also in-laws, James Harvey O'Quinn and Zettie Mullins O'Quinn. The family wishes to thank the staff of 9 South ICU and 10th floor Oncology and Palliative Care Unit. Michael will forever be remembered by all of us who knew and loved him. The entombment will be held at the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Va., at a later date. on December 23, 2010.³

     Katherine Ann Prillaman was buried at Prillaman Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Thierry. She was born on April 3, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 She married Jackson Lee Thierry on February 7, 1964.^4,1,2 Katherine Ann Prillaman died on August 11, 2011 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,5,6 She Katherine Ann Prillaman Thierry, 68, of Boones Mill, died on Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was retired from Carilion Health System after many years service. She was born on April 3, 1943, a daughter of the late Roy Alton and Annie Webb Prillaman. Surviving are her husband, Jackson Thierry; son, Brian Lee Thierry; daughter, Aimee Sue Thierry; precious grandson, Dylan Valo Edwards; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Sylvia Prillaman, and Mark and Peggy Prillaman; sisterin-law, Ann Kelley; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Regina Crumpler, Johnny Edwards, Ann Williams, and Archie and Mickey Cooksey. Special thanks to Allison Hendrick, and Jerry and Kathy Dillon for their care and concern of Katherine. Funeral Services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011 with Dr. Roger Graves officiating. Interment will follow in the Prillaman Family Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on August 13, 2011.²

     Jackson Lee Thierry was buried at Prillaman Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 7, 1941.⁴ He married Katherine Ann Prillaman, daughter of Roy Alton Prillaman and Annie Mae Webb, on February 7, 1964.^5,1,6 Jackson Lee Thierry died on June 14, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,4,2 He Jackson Lee Thierry, 72, of Boones Mill, Virginia, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. Jackson was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine of almost 50 years who was the love of his life; his parents Leon and Bernice Thierry; brother, Roger Thierry; special friend and brother-in-law, Cecil Kelley. Surviving are his children, Brian Thierry and Aimee Sue Thierry; his beloved grandchildren, Dylan Edwards and Katie Meadows; his sisters, Anne Kelley and Sarah Thierry; his best friend and brother, Roy Thierry and his brother Gordon Thierry; his faithful and best friends, Jerry and Kathy Dillon, Richard Dillon, Tommy Dowdy; his DAV Chapter 60 Commander and buddy, David Cuff whom he worked with on behalf of Veterans; brothers-in-law, Frank Prillaman (Sylvia), Mark Prillaman (Peggy); nieces, Faith Spomer (Paul), Annessa Roberts (Tim), Pamela Lauder (Jon), Lisa McCluskey (Peter); nephews, Jacob Prillaman and Michael Prillaman (Stacey). Jackson knew his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Red Valley United Methodist Church where he leaves his caring and loving church members, friends and "Pastor Josh". Jackson was a Jefferson Senior High School graduate, an intelligent, self -made man of many talents, being a "Jack-of- All Trades". He retired from Ingersoll- Rand to devote his time to his farm, his love of antique automobiles, his passion for helping Veterans through his DAV Chapter, his church, and going on "adventures" with his grandson Dylan. He served his country as a Military Policeman in the United States Army during the onset of the Viet Nam War. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount with funeral service conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with the Rev. Joshua King officiating. Interment will follow in the Prillaman Family Cemetery in Callaway, VA. on June 17, 2013.³