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     John Guerrant Gray Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 14, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Margaret Elizabeth Long on April 5, 1974 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,11 John Guerrant Gray Jr. died on September 7, 2016 at Virginia at age 79.³ He John G. Gray, Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; brother, Michael; sister-in-law, Linda; nephew, John Michael; niece, Lauren; and special cousin, Donna Gray Boyd (John). A Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Cemetery. on September 29, 2016.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-28-7772.⁵ Charles Edward Hutchens was buried at Hutchens Family Cemetery, Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 22, 1902 at Attoway, Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3,4 He married Lelia Laverna Conner, daughter of Wiley Alexander Conner and Harriett Permelia Arabelle "Hattie" Spangler, on April 23, 1922 at Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,1,7 Charles Edward Hutchens died on August 8, 1984 at West Virginia at age 82.^1,5,3

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-4408.³ Ray Ashburry Conrad was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 29, 1912 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Elsie Lena Poff, daughter of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on March 10, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4 Ray Ashburry Conrad died on April 26, 1982 at age 70.²

     His Social Security Number was 577-07-9226.³ Loyd Leroy Parker was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.² He was born on December 7, 1909 at Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,3 He married Hattie Blanche Poff, daughter of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on September 6, 1937 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ Loyd Leroy Parker died on September 7, 1979 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 69.²

     William Harris/Horace "Will" King was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 24, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 27, 1887.^4,2,5 He married Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, daughter of Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer and Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll, circa 1907.^1,6,7,5 William Harris/Horace "Will" King died on March 15, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^4,5

     John Hareless "Jack" Woolwine was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-20-3378.³ He was born on February 20, 1916 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Erma C. Poff, daughter of Charles Thomas "Tom" Poff and Roxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson, on August 30, 1941 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 John Hareless "Jack" Woolwine died on July 27, 1982 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 66.^3,2

     Noah Thoams "Tom" Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 25, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Joyce Ann Hall Huff, daughter of Marvin Huff and Nellie Sowers, on August 22, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,7,6 Noah Thoams "Tom" Poff died on December 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 80.⁵ He Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Tom was born August 25, 1937 to the late C. W. and Mildred W. Poff in Sugar Grove in Montgomery Co., Va., and he loved to speak of the time he spent there. Tom and his father formed C. W. Poff & Son in 1957, and thus began a lifelong career in the residential construction business. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Huff Poff; his sister, Jean P. Galloway; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Kathy Poff; and Bob and Annette Poff. He is also survived by two nephews, Rodney Galloway, and Robbie Poff and family; and aunt and uncle, Dot and Gil Yates of Atlanta; and numerous cousins who were always part of the Sugar Grove stories. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Horne Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Neal Turner. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. on December 12, 2017.⁵

     Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-64-3014.⁶ She was born on October 30, 1887 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 She married William Harris/Horace "Will" King, son of Robert W. King and Mary Jane Blankenship, circa 1907.^4,7,8,3 As of circa 1907,her married name was King.⁸ Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer died on September 13, 1978 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,3

     Kenneth Edward Mitchell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9 His Social Security Number was 225-48-9276.¹⁰ He was born on August 16, 1939 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,2,9,3,4,5 He married Barbara Kathryn Doosing on February 28, 1959 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Kenneth Edward Mitchell died on July 11, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^10,1,9 He MITCHELL, Kenneth Edward, 57, of Roanoke, passed from this life to life eternal on Friday, July 11, 1997, at his residence, following a two year battle with cancer. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Kathryn Doosing Mitchell; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Allen and Angela Mitchell and Christopher Mitchell, all of Roanoke; his parents, Thomas Kelly and Virginia Poff Mitchell of Elliston; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Iris Ann and Richard N. Phillips of Salem, and Brenda and Nick Marks of Shawsville; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Melvin, of Roanoke; nieces, and a nephew. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 13, 1997.¹

     Barbara Kathryn Doosing was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 22, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,3 She married Kenneth Edward Mitchell, son of Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. and Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff, on February 28, 1959 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 28, 1959,her married name was Mitchell.² Barbara Kathryn Doosing died on December 1, 2016 at age 75.⁴

     Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 23, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Amber Renee Bowles on September 7, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell died on October 28, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^3,4 He Christopher "Chris" Scott Mitchell, March 23, 1974 - October 28, 2021. Christopher Scott "Chris" Mitchell, 47, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Born in Salem to the late Kenneth and Barbara Mitchell, he is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Kelly and Virginia Mitchell, Kathryn Brinton, and James Doosing, as well as fathers-in-law, Reggie Bowles and Eddie Amos. A graduate of William Fleming High School, Chris attended Flight Safety International Flight School where he trained and distinguished himself in a career in aviation. Chris loved serving the Lord and his profound and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was both inspiring and an encouragement to his family, friends, and his Bethel Baptist Church family. Remembered for being a friend to all, Chris was always smiling, laughing, and was simply loads of fun to be around. Above all, he adored his family and was an amazing husband, father, and uncle to those he loved most. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amber; and their son, Gabriel; mother-in-law, Sharon Amos; brother, Allen (Angela) Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Mandie (Braxton) Williford, Marcee (Paul) McMillan, Kaye (Gary) Williams, and Jackie Amos; aunts, Ann (Richard) Phillips and Brenda Marks; nieces, Jennifer Mitchell, Faith Mitchell, and Cora McMillan; nephew, Kelly Mitchell; as well as his best friend, Adam Hughes; numerous cousins and extended family also survive. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the nursing staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center, Dr. Van der Linden, and Dr. Fintel for their compassionate care. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021, in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Bethel Baptist Church, 1601 S. Colorado St., Salem, VA 24153, with the Rev. Hilton Jeffreys and Adam Hughes officiating. Interment immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family requests that guests in attendance wear masks regardless of vaccination status. on October 31, 2021.³

     Richard Noah Phillips Richard Noah Phillips, 84 of Salem, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born April 24, 1941 to the late Edgar and Lessie Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Merle Bain, Erma Alley; brothers, Bill Phillips, and Roy Phillips. Richard was a veteran who served in the Marine Corp from 1961 to 1965 when he was honorably discharged. He then went to Roanoke College where he earned his BA in business and worked for Brabham Oil Company for 25 years. He enjoyed going out and listening to Bluegrass music any chance he could. Richard also enjoyed just going out to his garage and tinkering with his cars. Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Richard Dickerson; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Stephanie Phillips; four grandchildren, Melissa Scott, Mark Dickerson, Brandon and Anna Phillips, Cole and Kyleigh Phillips; seven great-grandchildren, Dakota and Mary Dickerson, Kayleigh Dickerson, Alexis Scott, Brooklyn Scott, Baker Phillips, Ada Phillips, Bentley Phillips; and one great-great-grandchild, Angel Dickerson. Interment will follow in the Indian Creek Cemetery with Military Rites by the United States Marine Corps.³ He was buried at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 24, 1941 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Iris Ann Mitchell, daughter of Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. and Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff, on May 12, 1962 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,2 Richard Noah Phillips died on February 11, 2026 at Virginia at age 84.³