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     Dorothy Lane Gruber was born on September 20, 1922 at Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She married James Thornton Prillaman, son of John Tyler Prillaman and Elvada Esther Conner, on November 3, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of November 3, 1941,her married name was Prillaman. Dorothy Lane Gruber died on October 12, 1980 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 58.²

     Rosemary Lucille Woodson was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 12, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 She married Walter Thomas "Tom" Palmer Jr., son of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on February 26, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 26, 1977,her married name was Palmer.² Rosemary Lucille Woodson died on February 13, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.³ She Rosemary Lucille Woodson Palmer, 85, of Vinton, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital while receiving comfort care following a stroke. The daughter of Robert and Mamie Powell Woodson, she was born the thirteenth of fourteen children in Roanoke, VA on April 12, 1937. She graduated from Jefferson High School. She took pride in her work at Old Dominion Candies, Fulton Trucks, and Advance Auto. While an employee at Fulton Trucks, she met her husband of 36 years, Tom Palmer. They built a home in the Stewartsville area and together enjoyed trips to Holden Beach, card games with friends, family reunions, Labor Day family weekends at Camp Bethel, and Wednesday night Bible studies at their church, Ninth Street Church of the Brethren, where Rosemary also enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Catawba and for years bowled in a women's league at Vinton Bowling Lanes. A highlight of her year was an annual shopping trip in Williamsburg with her sisters and nieces. Rosemary is survived by two sisters, Joyce Reed (Lester, deceased), and Janice Sink (Ron); one brother-in-law, Marvin Foster; and one sister-in-law, Lois Woodson. In addition, she is survived by a multitude of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, friends, neighbors, and her special dog, Sandy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Palmer; her parents; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Rennie, Andrew, John, Joe (Zelda), Carl (Janie), Fred, and Bobby; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Roberta Garst (Howard), Dorothy Jean Hartman (Tommy), Rachel Guthrie (Frank), and Shirley Foster. The family thanks the nursing staff of the stroke unit and the nurses and doctors on the comfort care floor at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, as well as Dr. Bonnie Culkin, Rosemary's trusted doctor of many years. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 15, 2023.³

     Itlean Hinds was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born in 1923 at Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.^4,2 She married Noah David Gray, son of Noah Bernard Gray and Lillian Lossie Bower, circa 1945.^1,2 As of circa 1945,her married name was Gray.¹ Itlean Hinds died on June 17, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She Itlean Hinds Gray, 91, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. She was born in Florence, S.C., a daughter of the late Oliver James Hinds and Georgia Hines Hinds and had been an area resident most of her life. She retired from Verizon following many years of service and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Noah David Gray, who died in 2012. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Ruby Gray and Sadie Hinds, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Oaks Assisted Living at Richfield for the love, care and support that they have given to Itlean during the last two years. In keeping with Itlean's wishes, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Ivey Adams will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Bethel Baptist Church, 1601 South Colorado St. Salem, VA 24153. on June 20, 2014.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6478.⁴ Claudine Ruth Bradley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 16, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Earl Bernard Gray, son of Noah Bernard Gray and Beatrice Lee Stevens, on August 25, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 25, 1973,her married name was Gray.² Claudine Ruth Bradley died on August 6, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^1,4,5 She GRAY, Claudine Bradley, 75, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2000. She was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church, Salem, where she taught Sunday school for 50 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Stella Payne Bradley and her husband, Earl Bernard Gray. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mickey L. and Jo Ann St. Clair; grandchildren, Shaun St. Clair and Melanie St. Clair; a great-grandchild, Phoenix St. Clair; and a brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Lillian Bradley. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at 11 a.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Salem Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Birch officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8, 2000 from 7 to 9 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Salem Funeral Home. on August 7, 2000.¹

     Jay Noel Vaughan was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 He was born on September 21, 1931 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Ethel Carolyn Wickham, daughter of Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham Sr. and Ethel Virginia Perry, on August 17, 1956 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,3,5 Jay Noel Vaughan died on November 7, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^1,2,5 He Jay Noel Vaughan, 56, of 2755 Richelieu Avenue, S.W., died at home Saturday after a lengthy illness. A well-known watercolor artist, his works have been shown and hang throughout the Roanoke Valley and across the U.S. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Corp. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wickham Vaughan; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Stephen Noel and Lisa Vaughan, Oak Ridge, N.C; Jay Scott and Andrew Lawrence Vaughan, Roanoke; father, Orville H. Vaughan, Richmond; brothers and sisters, Harold Vaughan, Christiansburg; James and Michael Vaughan, Marie Chapin, Marilyn Wilkinson, Richmond. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. on November 8, 1987.⁵

     Wilma McNeese married James Thornton Prillaman, son of John Tyler Prillaman and Elvada Esther Conner.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 266-07-4020.³ Wilma McNeese was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Prillaman. She was born on June 30, 1914.³ She died on December 30, 1999 at Florida at age 85.^3,1 She PRILLAMAN, Wilma M., 85, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Floyd County, died Thursday, December 30, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thornton Prillaman. Surviving is one sister, Laurabelle Brola; five nieces, Joanna Baynon, Leslie Craig, Laura McIntyre, Susan Cox, Charla Prillaman all of Delray Beach, Fla; four stepdaughters, Becky Prillaman and husband, Bert Pearce and their two children, Jana and Michael Pearce, all of Atlanta, Ga., Natalia Prillaman of Charlotte, N.C., Sandy and Susan Prillaman of Atlanta, Ga; sisters-in-law and husband, Jenny and Frank Carmack of Roanoke, Pauline Prillaman; brothers-in-law and wives, John and Peggy Prillaman of Quinton, Va., Donald and Jean Prillaman of Orlando, Fla. Funeral services in Delray Beach Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at First Baptist Church where she was an active and faithful member. Graveside services will be Friday, January 7, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County. Dr. F. Tupper Garden of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Delray Beach, Florida 33484. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on January 5, 2000.¹

     Sarah Ann Clingenpeel was buried at Simpson Family Cemetery, Gold Field Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 She was born on June 27, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She married Joseph D. King, son of Henry D. King and Sarah Ann Bartlett, on May 29, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 As of May 29, 1856,her married name was King. Sarah Ann Clingenpeel died on January 20, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,6

     Wyoming W. Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 7, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1386.⁸ James William McFarland was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁹ He NEWPORT NEWS - James William McFarland, 71, a native of Ellett, and a Peninsula resident since 1958, died Saturday, July 23, 1994. He was a member of the Abundant Life Tabernacle, Hampton, and he retired in 1984 after 26 years as a warehouseman with civil service at Fort Eustis. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Edna E. McFarland; one daughter, Nancy Robertson, of Mesa, Ariz; one son, Stephen Sowers, of Newport News; three brothers, Joe McFarland, of Blacksburg, John G. McFarland, of Covington, and Millard B. McFarland Jr., of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, Stephanie Robertson, Shawn Sowers, Misty Sowers, Deborah Madore,and Doug Robertson; and one great-grandson, Cain Sowers.³ He was born on August 3, 1922 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,9,10,6,7 He married Edna Marie Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on December 23, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 James William McFarland died on July 23, 1994 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.^8,9,3,4,10

     Dorothy Jane Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on October 21, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 As of February 12, 1944,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Roy Clinton Jones on February 12, 1944 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,7 Dorothy Jane Epperly died on October 14, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.⁶ She Dorothy Epperly Jones, 90, of Pilot, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1926 to the late Lonza and Myrtle Epperly. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Epperly; sister, Edna McFarland; and granddaughter, Michelle Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 73 years, Roy Jones; son, Clinton Jones; daughter, Sandra Manning and husband Ersel; grandchild, Casey Jones and wife Laurie; three great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Epperly and wife Dolly; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 17, 2017.⁶