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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

     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 225-48-8354.⁵ Patricia Lynn "Pat" Peters was buried at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 16, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 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 Patricia Lynn "Pat" Peters died on February 12, 1997 at Virginia at age 59.^2,5 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. A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 1997, at the Chapel of McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro, by the Rev. Derwood Cowan. Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 14, 1997 at the funeral home and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grottoes Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1187,
Grottoes, Va. 24441. on February 14, 1997.²

     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