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     Ocie Ann Craft was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on December 11, 1931 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of June 11, 1949,her married name was Jones.⁵ She married Elmer Gerald "Bish" Jones on June 11, 1949 at North Carolina.^1,6,3,4 Ocie Ann Craft died on March 20, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.³ She Ocie Ann Craft Jones, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1931, in Craig County, Va., daughter of the late Ted and Goldie Looney Craft. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Elmer G. Jones and granddaughter, Emily Caroline Jones. She is survived by her son, Jerry Jones (Caroline); daughter, Carol Canode (Sam); grandchildren, Shannon Turner (Mitch), Ann Long (Davison), and Alan Canode (Jess Main); great-grandchildren, Alayna Phillips (Jonathan), Kylie Turner, Emily Long, Katherine Long, and Harrison Long; and great-great-grandson, Levi Phillips. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at Ross Cemetery in Craig County on March 23, 2024.³

     Elmer Gerald "Bish" Jones was buried at Ross Cemetery, near Rt. 606, east of Rt. 615, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-26-9248.⁶ He was born on July 23, 1926 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5,7 He married Ocie Ann Craft, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy" Craft and Goldie Gretchen Looney, on June 11, 1949 at North Carolina.^1,2,8,4 Elmer Gerald "Bish" Jones died on May 14, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^6,2,9,4,7 He Elmer Gerald (Bish) Jones, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2010. He was born July 23, 1926, in the Sinking Creek Valley of Craig County, Va. Son of the late Denny W. and Emily Echols Jones. He attended Old Bethel United Methodist Church in Craig County. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Woodruff; brother, Zane M. Jones; and granddaughter, Emily Caroline Jones. Mr. Jones served in the United States Army in World War II, during the Occupation of Germany. He retired from Sovran Bank (now Bank of America) as an Assistant Vice President and Manager of the Crossroads Branch. He was an avid golfer and he and Ocie traveled to 48 states. Elmer was a past president of the Williamson Road Kiwanis Club from 1967 to 1968. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ocie Craft Jones; his son, Jerry L. Jones and his wife, Caroline, of Waynesboro; daughter, Carol Canode and her husband, Sam, of Troutville; two granddaughters, Shannon M. Turner and her husband, Mitchell, of Fincastle, Ann Jones Long and husband, H. Davison Long Jr., of Midlothian; grandson, Alan Canode, of Madison, Wis; three great-grandchildren, Alayna Emily Turner, Kylie Brooke Turner and Emily Caroline Long; sister, Florene Jones Eakin, of Culpeper, Va; and numerous other family members and friends. Interment will follow at the Ross Cemetery in Craig County. on May 15, 2010.²

     Vint Elliott "Earl" Eden was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 24, 1920 at Soldier, Carter Co., Kentucky.² He married Phyllis Dare Elmore, daughter of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Jane Champ, on April 29, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,4 Vint Elliott "Earl" Eden died on September 21, 1991 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^2,3 He Vint E. Eden, 71, of Ohley, died Saturday, Sept 21, 1991, in CAMC, General Division, of a short illness. He was a retired coal miner for Island Creek Coal Co., Logan, and a member of UMW. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Navy Cross. Surviving: wife, Phyllis Dare Eden; daughters, Mary Wickiser of St. Albans, Margaret Billanti of Pinch; son, Vint of Blacksburg, Va; sister, Nina Elkins of Morehead, Ky; brother, Claude of Logan; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. today at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with the Rev. Mervin Smith officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. on September 24, 1991.³

     Oma B. Knick married Ruth Elmore, daughter of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Jane Champ.² Oma B. Knick was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-22-1761.³ He was born on January 12, 1926 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,2 He died on May 29, 1994 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 68.^3,2 He HAMPTON - O.B. Knick, 68, a native of Rock Bridge County, Va., and a Peninsula resident since 1947, died on Sunday, May 29, 1994 in VA Hospital. Mr. Knick retired from Dry Wall Construction in 1991 after 30 years of service. Mr. Knick was a member of Kerrs Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. Survived by his wife, Ruth Elmore Knick; a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gary B. Knick of Hampton; a sister, Laura Farrell of Hampton; and two grandchildren, Eric B. and Whitney R. Knick. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday in Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on June 1, 1994.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-8355.² Betty Augusta Lancaster was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on March 5, 1927 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She married Edmond Angle Martin, son of Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elberta Elizabeth Angle, on February 5, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 As of February 5, 1943,her married name was Martin. Betty Augusta Lancaster died on December 12, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,2,8,9 She Betty Lancaster Martin, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Pearl Conner Lancaster, of Floyd, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond A. Martin; and three brothers, Arlon Lancaster, Marvin Lancaster and Everette Lancaster. Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Shirley J. Martin, of Christiansburg; son, Ralph E. Martin, of Riner; a grandson, Christopher Lewis Martin, of Baghdad, Iraq, and Christiansburg; a special friend and sister-in-law, Chlorine M. Clower, Christiansburg; sisters-in-law, Pauline Lawrence, Christiansburg, Rachel Lancaster, Salem, Va; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Donna M. King, Christiansburg, Eloise M. and W. Wayne Gearheart, Lena and Archie McAlexander, Ocie M. and Dalton Thompson, all of Pilot, Jane Earnestine M. Nichols, James Earnest and Connie Martin, Cigile Martin, all of Roanoke, Va. and Vernon and Sandra Martin, of Little River, S.C; and numerous nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on December 14, 2007.⁴

     Herbert B. Toth was born on October 26, 1928 at Virginia.² He married Juanita Elmore, daughter of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Jane Champ, circa 1949.¹

     Ouida Lucille Wolfe married Ross Elmore, son of Letcher Craig Elmore and Verlie E. Maude Trenor.^1,2,6,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-48-2022.⁷ Ouida Lucille Wolfe was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2 Her married name was Elmore. She was born on February 25, 1939 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ She died on September 17, 2000 at Virginia at age 61.^7,2 She ELMORE, Ouida Wolfe, 61, of Catawba, formerly of New Castle, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, September 17, 2000. She was a faithful member of Crossroads Christian Church in New Castle. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles "Buck" R. and Polly C. Wolfe; also by her husband of 41 years, Ross Elmore. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathie and Joe Reich, Jr. She also has two granddaughters, Cherie and Kara Reich, all of Catawba; her special aunt and uncle, Mr. Roy and Betty (Bet) Brookman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Elwood and Norma Elmore, Craig and Lois Elmore, Dallas Elmore, Alice Elmore and Ella Mae Elmore Martin. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle with Jack Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paitsel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Crossroads Christian Church Building Fund, New Castle, Va. or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1291, Salem, Va. 24153. on September 19, 2000.²

     Jacob Wade Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on June 11, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 11, 1883.^1,2,4 He married Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder, daughter of Joel Elmore Crowder and Elmira Maria Crawford, on November 21, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 Jacob Wade Price died on March 5, 1961 at age 74.^1,4

     Harvey L. Price was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia. He married Mary S. Sizer. Harvey L. Price was born on December 1, 1843. He died on July 28, 1909 at age 65.

     Mary S. Sizer married Harvey L. Price. Mary S. Sizer was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia. Her married name was Price. She was born on September 26, 1848. She died on October 16, 1929 at age 81.