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     Judy Ann Conner was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-56-7942.² She was born on January 2, 1944 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^5,2 She married John Brian Knowles on November 20, 1972 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^6,4,7 As of November 20, 1972,her married name was Knowles. Judy Ann Conner died on September 29, 2007 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 63.^5,2,8,7 She On Saturday, September 29 2007, Judy Knowles died peacefully at home in Santa Barbara, with her close family at the bedside. She was born Judy Conner, and grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. She had one sister, Linda, but was part of a large family with many uncles, aunts and cousins. In her life she travelled far away from Virginia, but always remained very close to the family. Her vocation was nursing, and she qualified as an RN at the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. In 1972, she travelled to Australia and married an Englishman, Brian Knowles, who she had met in Virginia. Judy and Brian lived in Sydney, and then in Hong Kong where their first child Amy was born. In the late 1970s, they settled in California, and their son Stephen was born in San Jose. From 1984 to 1999, the family lived in Santa Cruz. Throughout this time Judy worked as a nurse, but was also a homemaker and gave her time to charities and to the childrens' schools. Judy and Brian moved to Santa Barbara in 2000. She joined the Las Aletas Auxiliary of the Santa Barbara Assistance League, and was active in their charitable programs. She was an enthusiastic gardener, and kept a beautiful flower garden at her home. She also made many friends through Jazzercize. Starting in 1996 she fought a brain tumor. Until 2005 she was able to live a full life, but in the last two years she faced and overcame many challenges from the disease and from the treatments that were required. Her strength in adversity, and her positive and uncomplaining attitude were remarkable and inspirational. She continued to enjoy her friends and family, to work in her garden and even attend Jazzercize until two months before her death from pneumonia. She is survived by Brian, her husband of nearly 35 years, by her children Amy and Stephen, by her sister Linda and brother-in law Tom and nieces Melissa and Cindy, and by her stepfather Aubrey. She will also be missed by many other relatives, and by close friends across the US and in other countries. She was always a most wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. on October 4, 2007.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-7462.³ Norma Jean "Jeannie" Gray was buried at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 31, 1934 at Virginia.^2,3 As of April 11, 1970,her married name was Aldridge.² She married Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Jr., son of Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr. and Dorothy Kent Cregger, on April 11, 1970 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² Norma Jean "Jeannie" Gray and Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Jr. were divorced on June 28, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Norma Jean "Jeannie" Gray died on October 22, 1997 at Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, at age 62.^3,1 She ALDRIDGE, Norma Jean Gray Rosenbaum, ("Jeannie") of Henderson, Kentucky, and formerly of Salem, Va. died Wednesday, October 22, 1997 in the Community Methodist Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky. She was a member of First Christian Church, and was preceded in death by two sons Ronnie Ray Rosenbaum and Terry Lee Rosenbaum Aldridge. She is survived by her husband, Billie A. "Bill" Aldridge, of Henderson, Ky; daughter, Dawn Marie Reinhard, Clay, Ky; three grandchildren, Desiree, Franklin and O.R; father and step-mother, Malcolm and Lorraine Gray, Dublin, Va; mother, Peggy Ward, Kathleen, Fla; several brothers and sisters also survive. Funeral services will be Monday 11 a.m. in the Grubb funeral home chapel, Wytheville, Va. conducted by Rev. James Bayne with the interment in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Va. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home, Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements. on October 25, 1997.¹

     Flossie Inez Pruitt was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 302-26-2213.⁵ She was born on January 6, 1907 at Virginia.⁵ As of circa 1927,her married name was Hale.² She married Frank R. Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, circa 1927.² Flossie Inez Pruitt died on October 24, 1997 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,1 She HALE, Flossie Inez, 88, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, October 24, 1997 at her home. She is survived by three sons, Jack Hale, Montgomery, Ala., Fred A. Hale, Phoenix, Ariz., Terry L. Hale, Copper Hill, Va; two daughters, Harlene Conner and Jayne Plessinger, both of Copper Hill, Va; one sister, Virginia Dickerson, Jacksonville, Fla; fourteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Restvale Cemetery. on October 25, 1997.¹

     Richard Wayne Aldridge Aldridge, Richard Wayne, 55, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. Richard was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Harry Oliver and Barbara Howell Aldridge. He is survived by his brother, Lloyd Aldridge, Woodbridge, VA, Sister, Deborah (Phillip) Akers, Riner, VA, brother, Doug (Candace) Aldridge, Tobaccoville, NC, brother, Scott (Tonya) Aldridge, Elliston, VA, and Sister, Jennifer Woods, Christiansburg, VA, nieces and nephews, Ashley, Bradley, and Kelly Akers, Erin, Brian, and Josh Aldridge, Grace Aldridge, and Laynie Woods and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family asks that any memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or to an S.P.C.A. of your choosing. A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00 am at Christiansburg Church of The Brethren with Pastor Don Peters officiating.³ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 19, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 He married Rhonda Lynn Hamblin on May 11, 1985 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Richard Wayne Aldridge and Rhonda Lynn Hamblin were divorced on October 7, 1992 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Richard Wayne Aldridge died on May 23, 2014 at Virginia at age 55.^3,5

     William Washington Kingrea was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on January 3, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Octavia Vanna Brown, daughter of Elijah Brown and Marguerite Ann "Margie" Argabright, on December 7, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 William Washington Kingrea died on November 25, 1923 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^7,3,4

     Jeffrey Scott Aldridge Jeffrey Scott Aldridge, Jul 26, 1968 - Aug 29, 2024. Jeffrey “Scott” Aldridge, 56, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with Lord and his loved ones in Heaven on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Oliver and Barbara Howell Aldridge; brother, Richard Aldridge; maternal grandparents, Silas and Ada Howell; paternal grandparents, Velmer D. and Mattie Aldridge; special friends, Tommy, Jane, and Melissa Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Grace Aldridge; brothers, Lloyd Aldridge, Doug Aldridge and wife Candace; sister, Deborah Akers and husband Phillip, Jennifer Woods, beloved nieces and nephews; Erin Howard and husband Jonathan, Brian Aldridge, Josh Aldridge and wife Jaime, Ashley Akers, Bradley Akers, Kelly Baker and husband Ryan, Laynie Woods; great-nephews, Walton and Tulson Baker; numerous cousins. Scott also leaves behind a daughter in spirit, Ashley Strawn; many special friends, Stephanie, Stephen, Jennifer Davis, Lane Linkous; as well as his beloved pet dog, “Pee-Wee;” cat, ‘Elle’ who brought him cherished companionship and immense love. Interment will be at Sunset Cemetery. The family would like to extend their thanks to Scott’s special nurse, Alice Duncan with Medi Home Health and Hospice, as well as work families at Price Real Estate and Ultimate Touch for their love and support.³ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 26, 1968 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4 He married Stephanie Jane Davis on December 8, 1990 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Jeffrey Scott Aldridge and Stephanie Jane Davis were divorced on September 10, 1996 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Jeffrey Scott Aldridge married Tonya Lynn Fontenot on September 19, 2009 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁸ Jeffrey Scott Aldridge died on August 29, 2024 at Virginia at age 56.³

     Sylvia Geraldine "Gerry" Shively was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on October 28, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Bobby Ray Aldridge, son of Velmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge and Mary Mattie Smith, on June 21, 1958.^3,4,1,2 As of June 21, 1958,her married name was Aldridge.⁴ Sylvia Geraldine "Gerry" Shively died on April 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 78.¹ She Geraldine (Gerry) S. Aldridge, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was born in Franklin County to the late Garfield and Dorothy Shively on October 28, 1936. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Hughes.Gerry was a member of New Life Christian Ministries. She held several positions in the church, namely, Deaconess, Sunday School Recording Secretary, Director of Women's Ministries, Secretary-Treasurer of the Womens's Ministries and coordinated many meals for families of the deceased.She served the Appalachian Conference Women's Ministries as a board member and secretary-treasurer.Gerry retired from the City of Roanoke after serving 34 years as Secretary to the City Manager. She loved God, family, church and the City of Roanoke organization.Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 56 years, Bobby Aldridge; daughter, Sharon Parker and husband, Glenn; son, John Aldridge and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Brooke Parker, Alex Parker and wife, Jordan, Jackson Aldridge, Abigail Aldridge, and Amelia Aldridge; brothers, Johnny Shively and wife, Beth, and Richard Shively and wife, Karen; brother-in-law, Billy Aldridge and wife, Margaret; and several nieces and newphews and friends too numerous to mention.The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff at Gentle Shepherd Hospice for the exceptional care provided for Gerry and the Aldridge family.Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at New Life Christian Ministries, 5745 Airport Road by Pastors Walter L. Wood and Tony Atkinson. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will recieve friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. (540) 366-0707. on April 6, 2015.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0136.⁶ Walter Scott Reid was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 15, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,7,5 He married Helen Irene Wimmer, daughter of Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer and Nellie May Mathena, on February 25, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Walter Scott Reid died on January 10, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^3,4,6