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     His Social Security Number was 227-24-2784.¹⁰ Rayburn Albert Williams was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^1,11 He was born on December 5, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^{10,1,11,2,3,4,7,12} He married Peggy Anne Lindsay on September 4, 1948 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.² Rayburn Albert Williams and Peggy Anne Lindsay were divorced on August 1, 1968 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Rayburn Albert Williams married Madalyn Elaine Shepard on August 5, 1972 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Rayburn Albert Williams died on May 31, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^{10,1,11,4,5,12} He WILLIAMS, Rayburn Albert, 73, of Roanoke, died May 31, 1999 in a local hospital. He was born in Clifton Forge, Va. on December 5, 1925 to the late Lawrence Hunter Williams and Edith Rapp Williams. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsey Rapp and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Albert Williams, also of Clifton Forge. Lt. Cmdr. (ret.) Williams served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He later was employed by the Department of Defense (Navy) with BUPERS in Washington, D.C. and for the Chief of Naval Education and Training in Pensacola, Fla. as the Head of Educational Research from 1965 to 1986. His active and reserve duty extended over a thirty-year period. Between his active military duty and subsequent Department of Defense career, he taught Math and Physics at Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Va., during which time he also served as the Science Supervisor for the Fairfax School System. Surviving are his wife, Elaine Shepard Williams, and daughter, Anne Shepard Williams of Roanoke. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Elaine Williams and their three children of Fairfax, Va; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Coy, and their daughter, of Covington, La; his son, Michael, also of Covington, La; and his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Louise Williams, and their two children, of Clifton Forge, Va. Ray was graduated from Lynchburg College with a B.S. in Math and Physics and from George Washington University with a Masters Degree in School Administration. Throughout his life he continued postgraduate studies and, because of his belief in continuing education, one of his many accomplishments was to develop a program for other Education Specialists in the Department of Defense to obtain advanced degrees. Ray kept in contact with many of his students, some of whom chose math and physics careers as a result of his influence. His lifelong association with students, colleagues and bridge players provided him with enjoyment throughout his interesting and eventful life.
Ray will be interred with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. on June 3, 1999.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 She was born on August 22, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married John William Lawrence, son of William B. Lawrence and Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards, on December 4, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 4, 1887,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner died on February 5, 1930 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.³

     Mary Gillie Huffman was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 19, 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Roswell Oscar Reynolds, son of John Edward Francis Reynolds and Maggie Arizona Lipes, on June 25, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of June 25, 1925,her married name was Reynolds. Mary Gillie Huffman died on October 30, 1976 at age 74.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-44-3418.³ Virginia Alice Meador was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on May 24, 1911 at Sawyer, Pratt Co., Kansas.^4,3,1,2 She married Leslie Atkins "Les" Switzer Sr., son of John Steel Switzer and Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, on July 29, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 29, 1933,her married name was Switzer.¹ Virginia Alice Meador died on July 4, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,3,2

     Joseph Thomas Mayo was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT US ARMY WWI."¹ He was born on January 15, 1891.¹ He married Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright on December 24, 1919.¹ Joseph Thomas Mayo died on April 2, 1981 at age 90.¹

     Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 15, 1901.¹ She married Joseph Thomas Mayo on December 24, 1919.¹ As of December 24, 1919,her married name was Mayo. Freenia Bell "Frennie" Wright died on January 20, 1983 at age 81.¹

     Violet Reynolds married Melvin C. "Bud" Dudding, son of William Arch Dudding and Eula Dell Caldwell.^2,3 Violet Reynolds was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9835.⁴ Her married name was Dudding. She was born on March 11, 1915 at Virginia.⁴ She died on October 18, 1998 at Virginia at age 83.^4,1,2 She DUDDING, Violet Reynolds, 83, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, October 18, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Melvin C. ("Bud") Dudding; sons, Roy Dudding, Steve Dudding, both of New Castle; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at Hebron Church Cemetery, with Rev. Buddy Boitnott officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on October 19, 1998.²

     Candy Irene Poff Candy Poff Creasy, May 31, 1961 - July 09, 2021. Candy Poff Creasy, 60, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021. She was in nursing for numerous years. Candy was a caring and loving mother, sister, and Grammy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Bubba” Creasy; parents, Wade and Mary Poff; and one sister, Judy Ravan. Candy is survived by three daughters, Courtney Creasy, Carla Peters (Greg), Mary Critzer (Dylan); grandchildren, Hannah, Corbin, and Evie; three sisters, Vickie Childress (Stuart) Cathy Holden (Elwood), and Cindy Sutphin (Wayne); one brother-in-law, C. J. Ravan; two aunts, Mae Vest, June Conner; along with numerous nieces and nephews.² She was born on May 31, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,3 She married Charles Corbin Creasy on April 3, 1981 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,2 As of April 3, 1981,her married name was Creasy. Candy Irene Poff died on July 9, 2021 at Virginia at age 60.²

     Leona Martha Paxton Leona Paxton Filkins, 89, of Salem, Va., formerly of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born on Sunday, March 8, 1931, to the late Clifford C. Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders Paxton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John N. Filkins; brothers, William Paxton and wife, Mavis, Walton Paxton and wife, Joy, and Clyde M. Paxton; sisters, Janes Kendall and husband, Floyd, and Virginia L. Paxton. She is survived by her sister, Helen P. Coggsdale; brothers, Robert Paxton and wife, Peggy, and Glenn M. Paxton; sister-in-law, Betty C. Paxton; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be conducted for the family at the Huffman Memorial Park in New Castle, Va., which will be held privately.⁸ She was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on March 8, 1931 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,8 She married John Nathan Filkins on October 27, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,8 As of October 27, 1956,her married name was Filkins. Leona Martha Paxton died on April 19, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.⁸

     John Nathan Filkins was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 13, 1931 at Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer Co., New York.⁴ He married Leona Martha Paxton, daughter of Clifford Clyde Paxton and Daisy Mobee Saunders, on October 27, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 John Nathan Filkins died on July 29, 1970 at Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer Co., New York, at age 39.²

     Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr., 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Doretta "Ducky" Switzer, and his beloved Son Bruce Clinton "Clint" Switzer Jr. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad: Virginia and Les Switzer; brother, John W. Switzer; mother-in-law, Mary L. Linkous; brothers-in-law: George Winter and Hugh Henderson. In addition to his wife and son, surviving are sisters: Dollie Henderson and Peggy (Jimmy) Robertson; brother, Leslie A. (Karen) Switzer Jr; sister-in-law, Sandra Winter; nieces: Doretta Winter, Dawn Winter Ware, Chastity Spence, and Emilee Lauer; nephews: Turman Henderson, Leslie Henderson, and Todd Robertson; special brother-like friend, Raymond Whitlock; and his special dog, Pooh Bear, who kept up with him. Bruce was a faithful member of 50 plus years at Troutville Baptist Church in Troutville, and a faithful member of T.E.L. Sunday School Class. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and retired from Elizabeth Arden. A graveside service with military honors will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday May 5 at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1981 Caldwell Mountain Road, New Castle, Virginia with Reverend Carol Johnston officiating. Many thanks to the awesome folks at Elks Noble Senior Living Memory Care Facility Bedford, Virginia, and the Loving care by Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Additional thanks and prayers to Special Friend, Debi Martin and her Daughter, Toni Martin for their giving time and Love to Bruce. It was much appreciated.³ He was born on September 5, 1935 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Ella Jean Watkins, daughter of Ted J. Watkins and Mabel Abbott, on December 22, 1956 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. and Ella Jean Watkins were divorced on March 26, 1959 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. married Doretta Joyce Linkous on February 20, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Bruce Clinton Switzer Sr. died on April 30, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.³

     Edith Jane Ferrel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 28, 1932 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² She married Thurman Dale "Tump" Ruble, son of Terry Virgil Ruble and Leota Ethel Caldwell, on December 21, 1957 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,4 As of December 21, 1957,her married name was Ruble. Edith Jane Ferrel died on June 29, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,5 She Edith Jane Ferrel Ruble, 74, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Martin and Ressie Paxton Ferrel. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thurman D. Ruble; daughters and son-in-law Sandra J. Ruble and Linda and Raymond Reynolds; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Leonard Stewart; sister-in-law, Ida Mae Wallace; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the family home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. 24127, or the New Castle Volunteer Fire Department, New Castle. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on July 1, 2006.¹

     Ressie M. Paxton was buried at Guy Trollinger Huffman Family Cemetery, off Rt. 632 on John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 13, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She married Albert Martin Ferrel on August 18, 1931 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ As of August 18, 1931,her married name was Ferrel. Ressie M. Paxton died on June 8, 1993 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,2 She FERREL, Ressie Paxton, 92, of New Castle, died in her home June 8, 1993. She was the daughter of the late William I. Paxton and Ruby Lucas Paxton, and was preceded in death by six sisters. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Edith Jane and Thurman Ruble; granddaughter, Sandra J. Ruble; granddaughter and husband Linda and Raymond Reynolds all of New Castle; one niece, Bessel White, Hardy. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James Bayne and Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment at Huffman Family Cemetery. The family request contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad EMS, in lieu of flowers. on June 9, 1993.¹