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     Brian Eugene "Lightning" Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 224-45-2575.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,5 He died on May 7, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.^1,4,3 He HALE, Brian Eugene, (Lightning), 29, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003. Surviving are his daughter, Sarah Hale; his adopted daughter, Amy Craig; his mother, Shirley DeWeese Hale of Boones Mill; his father, Gary L. Hale, Sr. of Roanoke; brothers, G.L. Hale, Jr. and wife, Christina, Richard and Westley Hale; grandmother, Elsie Hale, all of Roanoke; special nephews, Joshua, Dwayne and Timothy; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 11, 2003.¹

     Clarence Alden Cowan was buried at Oxford Cemetery, 4385 Millville Oxford Road, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 229-14-5982.⁴ He was born on April 15, 1920 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,5 He married Mabel Ocie Conner, daughter of James Everette Conner and Anne Elzira "Annie" Wilson, on December 17, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Clarence Alden Cowan and Mabel Ocie Conner were divorced on March 30, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Clarence Alden Cowan died on October 24, 1978 at Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, at age 58.^4,5,7

     Skylar K. Marie Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-59-2111.⁴ She was born on December 21, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on July 16, 2005 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 14; Died in a automobile accident.^1,3,4,8,9 She Skylar K. Marie Wilson, 14, of Goodview, Virginia, departed this life suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2005 to go to be with the Lord, her mommy and Aunt Pat. Skylar was such a beautiful, smart, funny, and talented young lady who loved writing poems, swimming, playing the clarinet, keyboard and singing in the church choir. Thank you to Kerry and Angi for encouraging her to share her talents. She was grateful to you both. Skylar also enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved dancing with her daddy and shopping with mommy Melissa. Her best times were spent with her sister Keily and brother Caleb. Skylar and Keily loved sneaking into each others rooms at night to sleep together. They had just done it a few days prior. Skylar was elated at the birth of her baby brother Caleb. She loved being a little mommy to him. She also loved her puppy Baby Girl. We will all miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by her mom, Jeania Wilson and her aunt Pat. Surviving are her father Michael Wilson; mommy Melissa Wilson; sister (Sissy) Keily Wilson, age 11 years; and baby brother, Caleb, age 6 months. Also surviving are her grandparents, Harry and Donna Wilson, Frances Poff, and Linda Shell; great-grandparents, Frances Linville and Mildred Rosier. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Special mention, Janice, India, Nova, Princess, Jada, Wayne, Wendy, Brenda, J.P., Rhonda, Charlie, Andon, Adava and Ryder. Skylar had many friends who she loved dearly. Special mention also to Brittany Ayers and Marquee Epperly who passed away with her. Skylar loved spending time with her church youth group. Burial will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 20, 2005.¹

     William Otho "Billy" Wickham was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1 He was born on February 14, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,5 He married Martha Jane Davis on June 17, 1932 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ William Otho "Billy" Wickham and Martha Jane Davis were divorced on April 19, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ William Otho "Billy" Wickham married Mabel Ocie Conner, daughter of James Everette Conner and Anne Elzira "Annie" Wilson, on July 23, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2 William Otho "Billy" Wickham died on March 5, 1959 at Radford, Virginia, at age 50.^10,1

     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-9392.⁵ Geraldine Frances McDaniel was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 She was born on October 22, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married Henry Lewis Conner, son of John Posey Conner and Ada Marie Nichols, on December 9, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4 As of December 9, 1961,her married name was Conner.⁴ Geraldine Frances McDaniel died on May 16, 2006 at Virginia at age 62.^2,5 She Geraldine McDaniel Conner, 62, of Salem, went to be with her Lord and to join her beloved husband of 46 years, Henry Lewis Conner, on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles McDaniel; and brothers-in-law, Victor Huffman, James Conner and Gene Conner. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tommy Carter; grandchildren, T.J. Carter and Jessica Carter; sisters and brother-in-law, Geneva Huffman, Vivian and Sonny Kessler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Ola McDaniel, Richard and Dot McDaniel, Mary Albert, Lou Nichols, Fressie Conner and Macie Conner; very special friend, Wanda Faw; special friend, Mary McDaniel; special nephew and wife, Gene and Pat Maxey; special nieces and nephews, Patricia Whitaker, Janet Nichols, Meagan Franklin, Sheila Franklin, Tammy Journell, Crystal Martin, David Stultz, Teresa Shepard and son, Timmy, Debbie Perdue and son Daniel, Ricky McDaniel and Pete McDaniel, and Tracy Price; special pet, Penny Ciara; and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2006 at Lotz Salem Chapel. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on May 18, 2006.²

     Ernest Herman St. Clair was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on September 27, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Clarice Gay Poff, daughter of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on March 18, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 Ernest Herman St. Clair died on October 3, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.^2,5,6 He Herman Earnest St. Clair, 49, of Lafayette, died Friday in Salem. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clarice St. Clair; a son, Paul H. St. Clair, Salem; three daughters, Mrs. June Altizer of Salem and Mrs. Carolyn Brett and Mrs. Billie Lazare, both Lafayette; and five grandchildren. Burial in Sherwood. Pallbearers will be Leonard St. Clair, Freddie L. St. Clair, Ernest M. Long, G. R. Jewell, Wallace Hall and J. C. Epperly. on October 4, 1958.⁶

     Margaret Anne St. Clair was buried at Lafayette Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 23, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on March 11, 1939 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Paul Henry St. Clair was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 28, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He married Betty Ann Johnson on July 16, 1956.^3,5 Paul Henry St. Clair died on March 24, 2016 at Virginia at age 78.^3,5 He Paul Henry St.Clair, Sr. 78, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2016. He had been a faithful member of Gospel Baptist Church for 46 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Earnest and Clarice St.Clair. His surviving family includes his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Johnson St.Clair; children, Paul St.Clair, Jr. and wife, Sharon, Bonnie Mason and husband, Randy, Kathy Finkbeiner and husband, David, and Reneé Scott and husband, Lawrence; grandchildren, Amy, Jonathan, Felicia, Katie, Emily, and Becky; great-grandchild, Benjamin; sisters, June Altizer, Billie Jean Lazore, and Carolyn Butt; brother-in-law, Robert Johnson and wife, Rosella; and special friends, Ernest and Sally Havens. The family thanks the staff in the Lewis-Gale CCU as well as the Salem Fire and Rescue personnel for the loving care they have provided. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on March 26, 2016.³

     June Marie St. Clair was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,5 She June Marie Altizer, may 6, 1931 - May 6, 2018. June Marie (St.Clair) Altizer, of Salem, on May 6, 2018 went to her new home in Heaven. She is survived by one sister, and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside Service at Sherwood Memorial Park. Special thanks to everyone at Snyders Nursing Home for caring for June for 13 years and also thanks to Dr. Marc Nevin.⁵ She was born on May 6, 1931 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,10,3,5 As of May 16, 1953,her married name was Altizier.⁴ She married Arthur Davis "Junior" "Hound" Altizier Jr. on May 16, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4 June Marie St. Clair died on May 6, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^10,5

     Eddie Wade Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 28, 1877.^4,5,1 He married Malisha Missouri Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on December 23, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Eddie Wade Austin died on August 28, 1930 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^4,5,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-1856.⁹ Arthur Davis "Junior" "Hound" Altizier Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on September 15, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,9,2,4,3,5,7} He married June Marie St. Clair, daughter of Ernest Herman St. Clair and Clarice Gay Poff, on May 16, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,4 Arthur Davis "Junior" "Hound" Altizier Jr. died on February 2, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,2,3,5,6,7 He Arthur Davis (Hound) Altizer, Jr., 74, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2005. He was born September 15, 1930. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1949-1952 receiving the Purple Heart and two Presidential Citations. He remained in the Reserves until 1959. He was employed by Ward's Mobile Homes. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Fannie Woolwine Altizer; brothers, Raymond (Buddy) Altizer and Jessie Altizer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, June Marie St. Clair Altizer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and David Walters, Goodview, Barbara and Mike Mullins, Roanoke, Linda and Carlton Short, Vinton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Betty St. Clair, Salem; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Billie S. and John Lazore and Carolyn Pointing; many nieces and nephews; special friends, David and Dixie Gilley. Graveside services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 4, 2005.²