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     Staunton Edgar Aldridge was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 26, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Gertha Mae Alderman, daughter of John Edward Alderman and Almeda E. "Mittie" Sowers, on August 12, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Staunton Edgar Aldridge died on May 24, 1978 at age 69.³

     Sandra Lou Dillon Sandra Dillon King, Jan 31, 1944 – Jan 27, 2025. Sandra Dillon King, age 80, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. The burial will occur immediately after at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke.³ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on January 31, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Norman Bennett King, son of Thomas Elbert King and Joyce Louise Conner, on December 17, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 As of December 17, 1976,her married name was King.² Sandra Lou Dillon died on January 27, 2025 at Virginia at age 80.³

     Gertha Mae Alderman was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 19, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Staunton Edgar Aldridge, son of John G. H. Aldridge and Lydia Alice Naff, on August 12, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 As of August 12, 1936,her married name was Aldridge. Gertha Mae Alderman died on February 15, 2015 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.² She Gertha Alderman Aldridge, 97, formerly of Floyd, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at The Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center, Vinton, Va., where she was a resident for more than five years. She was the oldest child born to John E. and Almeda Sowers Alderman.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stant; her daughter, Carol Aldridge Mabery; her brothers, Edgar and William; sisters, Freeda A. Gragan, Elizabeth A Sowers, Ruby A Gray, Alice Alderman; and infant sisters, Shelby Jean and Hazel Marie.She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Aldridge Conner and her husband, Jack,of Bedford County; granddaughter, Kathryn Conner Holland and her husband, Gregg, of Salem; grandsons, Michael Kevin Mabery and his wife, Susan, of Roanoke, and J. Clay Conner and his wife, Christi, of Georgetown, Ky; great-grandsons, Adam Gregory and Grayson Conner Holland, Michael Christopher and Kevin Edward Mabery; great-granddaughters, Olivia Carol and Campbell Grace Conner. Her sister-in-law, Lorraine Alderman; her son-in-law, Edward Mabery and his wife, Doris; several nieces and nephews in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey; and special friends, Margie and Roger Shortt, Hansel Robertson, Robert and Lucille Miles also survive her.The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with service immediately following with the Reverend Darlene Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery.The family profoundly thanks the staff at The Berkshire; especially the members of Unit 3, whose compassionate support and care of our loved one will never be forgotten.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Falling Branch United Methodist Church, 1260 Floyd Hwy. South, Floyd, VA 24091; Floyd Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091; or a charity of your choice. on February 18, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-2253.¹⁰ Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,11 She married Theodore Dameron Jr.^9,12,13 Her married name was Dameron.⁹ Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters was born on August 30, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,4,10,5,6 As of June 19, 1948,her married name was Simmons.² She married Jacob Lester Simmons on June 19, 1948 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,9,14 Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters and Jacob Lester Simmons were divorced on December 13, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters died on August 15, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^9,11,12,10 She Ann Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Simmons Dameron, 76, of Vinton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Betty Ann was born on August 30, 1930, a daughter of the late Blanche Poff Peters and Russell L. Peters, Sr. and was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Dameron; and a sister, Pat Wood. Betty Ann was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church and retired from security services at the Roanoke Regional Airport and the Marriott Hotel. She is survived by the father of her children, Jacob L. Simmons; her three children, Carolyn Brown, Jacob Barry Simmons, and Terry A. Simmons and his wife, Lorraine; one brother, Russell L. Peters, Jr. and his wife, Sheila; her grandchildren, Robin, Linda, Missy, Jimmy, Cathy, Jay, Michelle, Jeremy, and Johnny; several great-grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 17, 2007.⁹

     Theodore Dameron Jr. married Ann Elizabeth "Betty" Peters, daughter of Russell Lowell Peters Sr. and Blanche Cecil Poff.^1,2,4 Theodore Dameron Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 230-38-4503.³ He was born on March 3, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6,8,7 He died on September 8, 1992 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,4 He Theodore (Ted) Dameron, Jr., age 57 of Vinton died Tuesday at his home. He was a member of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church and was retired from Hotel Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Betty Simmons Dameron; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dameron, Sr., Roanoke; a brother, Charles E. Dameron, Villamont; a sister, LuLee Trippeer, Lakeland, Fla; cy three stepchildren; nine step-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Mountain View Cemetery. on September 10, 1992.^4,5

     Patricia Lynn "Pat" Peters was buried at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,10,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-8354.¹¹ She was born on September 16, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,11,10,5,6,7} As of March 9, 1961,her married name was Wood.⁴ She married Walter Thomas "Tommy" Wood on March 9, 1961 at Crimora, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 Patricia Lynn "Pat" Peters died on February 12, 1997 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,11,10,6 She WOOD, Patricia Lynn, (“Pat”), 59, of Rt. 1 Box 621, Grottoes, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 1997. She was born September 16, 1937 in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Russell L. and Blanche Poff Peters, Sr. She was a 1955 graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, Va., a member of the Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Western State Hospital, Staunton. Surviving are her husband, Walter Thomas “Tommy” Wood of Grottoes; a sister, Betty Peters Damron, Vinton; a brother and sister-in-law, Russell L. and Judy Peters, Daleville; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora. on February 14, 1997.²

     Walter Thomas "Tommy" Wood was buried at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 225-48-0776.⁹ He Walter Thomas Wood, 77, of 143 Harriston Rd., passed away Saturday afternoon at the Shenandoah Hospice House. He was born March 18, 1934 in Augusta County, a son of the late Elbert W. and Manola Whitmer Wood. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Lance Foods as a salesman and attended Blue Ridge Chapel Church of the Brethren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Peters Wood, brothers; Lester W. Wood, Harry Lee Wood, Carl W. Wood and a sister, Ann Frazier. Survivors include his wife, Jean Wood, a step-son; Franklin E. Herron and wife Priscilla A. of Waynesboro, step-daughter; Ileta K. Sondrol and husband Mark of Waynesboro, sister; Rose Taylor and husband James of Grottoes, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Keith Mays, David Price, David Cupp, Jamie Smith, Jason and Bobby Offenbacker. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Hoy, Oliver Sandridge, Daniel Kanagy, Jon Cook, Davis Angus, Jack Smith, R. M. Meek and Charlie Patterson, lll.⁴ He was born on March 18, 1934 at Crimora, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,5,9,6 He married Patricia Lynn "Pat" Peters, daughter of Russell Lowell Peters Sr. and Blanche Cecil Poff, on March 9, 1961 at Crimora, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3,7 Walter Thomas "Tommy" Wood died on November 19, 2011 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,9,7

     Elsie Helen Adams was born on January 31, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married James Clinton "Clint" Carr, son of James Hawley Carr and Chloe E. King, on January 31, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 31, 1947,her married name was Carr.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-76-6211.⁷ Helen Dale Carr was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 26, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7,4,5,6 As of February 16, 1974,her married name was Duncan.⁵ She married Thomas Thompson Duncan on February 16, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Helen Dale Carr died on April 4, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^2,3,7,8 She After a long 10 year battle with cancer, Helen Dale Carr Duncan, 55, passed away April 4, 2006. Dale was born November 26, 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia to Elsie and Clint Carr. She had a true fighting spirit and will forever be remembered as someone who would not give in to her disease. Dale is preceded in death by her father, James Clinton Carr of Floyd, Va. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Thomas Thompson Duncan; her mother, Elsie Carr; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Jonathan Richardson; daughter, Hollie Duncan; brother and sister-in-law, James Timothy and Donna Carr; two grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth and Jack Richardson. Dale is also survived by many loving family members, life-long friends, and her church family of First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Memorial services will be conducted in the Abbey of Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 6, 2006.³