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     Tony Clarke Garman Tony Garman, Saturday, October 15th, 1938 - Thursday, March 30th, 2023. Tony Clarke Garman, 84, of Botetourt County, departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Tony was born in the Sinking Creek Valley of Craig County. He served in the U. S. Army and was a Sergeant at time of discharge. He was a machinist who valued a strong work ethic and retired as a mold maker from Plastics One. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Richard and Claudine Garman; his brother-in-law, Gene Smith; and nephew, Timothy Smith. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley Keffer Garman; his daughters, Mitzi Webster and her husband David of Blue Ridge, VA and Gail Garman and her husband Robert Wright of Buchanan, VA; two grandchildren, Carly Webster and Ethan Webster of Blue Ridge, VA; sister, Linda Smith of New Castle, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a member of Bonsack United Methodist Church. Tony was a quiet person and loved his family. He also enjoyed nature, hunting, and gardening. Tony was always willing to help family, friends, and neighbors with projects and he had the ability to fix anything. In addition to helping those he knew, he was passionate about helping others by donating blood at the Red Cross. The family wishes to thank Carilion Clinic Hospice - Roanoke for their compassion in caring for Tony.³ He was born on October 15, 1938 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He married Shirley Jean Keffer on December 16, 1961 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Tony Clarke Garman died on March 30, 2023 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 84.³

     Cora Louis King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 She was born on March 31, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on October 9, 1962 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 10.^1,2,5,6

     Harold Wayne King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Cpt. VA Co. C 47th Inf. 9 Inf Div. Vietnam PH."^2,8 He was born on January 15, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6,8 He died on July 11, 1967 at Vietnam at age 20; Killed in action in Vietnam.^1,2,6,8

     Lydia Janie Dooley married Raymond Earl Dudding, son of William Arch Dudding and Eula Dell Caldwell.^1,3,2 Lydia Janie Dooley was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Dudding. She was born on June 28, 1906 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ She died on January 27, 1979 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 72.² She Mrs. Lydia Janie Dooley Dudding, age 72, of Rt. 1, Blue Ridge, died Saturday. She was the widow of Raymond E. Dudding. Surviving are two sons, Robert N. Dudding, Rt. 1, Troutville; Charles W. Dudding, Vinton; seven daughters, Mrs. Elsie Miller, Mrs. Judy Johnson, both of Salem; Mrs. Kathleen Gray, Mrs. Elva Moorman, both of Blue Ridge; Mrs. Eunice Barnes, Bedford; Mrs. Faye Kingery, Goose Creek, S.C., Mrs. Ruth Dillon, Boones Mill; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Cook, Roanoke; Mrs. Eva Gray, Villamont; 28 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Colonial Baptist Church, Blue Ridge. Rev. Elbert M. Yeatts and Rev. Aubrey Dooley will officiate. Interment in Glade Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on January 28, 1979.²

     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