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     Oliver Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He died on July 19, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0777.¹² Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,13,4 He was born on December 25, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{5,12,7,2,13,3,4,11,14} He married Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale on August 4, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,15,10,4 Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. died on December 25, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^7,1,13,4,14 He Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr., age 71, of Salem, died Tuesday at the VA Medical Center, Salem. He was a former owner and operator of the Roanoke Cab Company and operated one of the first rent-a-car franchises in the Roanoke Valley. He was retired from Quickette Food Store in 1978. He was an army veteran of World War II, life member of the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 3, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1264 as well as AMVETS Post No. 40. He was a past chaplain of AMVETS and DAV. Mr. Sisson spent many volunteer hours at the VA Medical Center in Salem and in a special ceremony conducted in Christiansburg in 1989, Mr. Sisson was presented with his World War II Service Medals forty three years after the fact. He attended church services at the chapel at the VA Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia (Jeany) H. Sisson, Salem; son, Cleatis (Reggie) Sisson, Jr., Roanoke; two daughters, Wanda Lou Henry, Roanoke; Janie Lynn Feury, Salem; three sisters, Gladys Brown of Salem; Allie McCray of Roanoke; Nina Bowers of Floyd; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Full military rites will be provided by the Fourth Highland Brigade of the Virginia State Defense Force on December 26, 1990.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3493.⁶ Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,5,7 She was born on April 17, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{8,6,2,4,5,9,7} She married Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr., son of James Eli Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on August 4, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of August 4, 1942,her married name was Sisson.³ Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale died on June 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^8,2,5,7 She SISSON, Eugenia Hale ("Jeany"), 70, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 1993. Mrs. Sisson was a native of Floyd, Va., and a long time resident of Roanoke County. She was a retired employee of Kroger Company and after retirement, Mrs. Sisson devoted many hours of volunteer work to the Veterans Hospital, Salem, where she attended chapel services. She was predeceased by her husband, Cleatis R. Sisson Sr. She was a very devoted mother and big mom to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Cleatis R. ("Reggie") Sisson Jr. and wife, Mary Ann of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Lou and Steve Henry, Roanoke, Janie Lynn and Ronnie Feury, Salem; two sisters, Iva Mae Ray and Glendola Pauline Howery, Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, William Lee Hale and Dianne Hale, Bland; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted form Oakey's North Chapel, 3 p.m. Friday, June 18, with Chaplin George Hamilton and Chaplin Cecil Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on June 17, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 267-07-1699.⁵ Hobert Lee Brown was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on January 30, 1910 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,6 He married Emma Gladys Sisson, daughter of James Eli Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on April 16, 1937 at Duval Co., Florida.^1,2,7,4 Hobert Lee Brown died on October 19, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^2,3,4,6 He Hobart Lee Brown, 59, of 1724 Pexton Ave., Salem, died Sunday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a security guard at Harris Hardware. Surviving are his wife, Emma Gladys Sisson Brown; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Flynn, Siloam, N.C; two brothers, Robert B. Brown, Hubert B. Brown, Winston-Salem, N.C. Burial in Sherwood. on October 20, 1969.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0776.⁷ Irvin Robert Bower was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,4,9 He was born on September 27, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6,2,3,4,9 He married Nina Frances Sisson, daughter of James Eli Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,8,10,4 Irvin Robert Bower died on December 26, 1980 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^8,4,9 He Irvin R. Bower, age 69, died at his home Friday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nina Sisson Bower, Floyd; one daughter, Mrs. Millard (Frances) Poff, Jr., Floyd; one son, Arnold R. Bower, Culpepper; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Sowers, Warrenton, Mrs. Madalene Belcher, Floyd; two brothers, Melvin Bower, Colonial Beach; Carlos Bower, Warrenton; three grandchildren Douglas Poff, Shelia Poff, both of Floyd; Cathy Bower, Culpepper. Funeral was at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Interment in the church cemetery. on January 1, 1981.⁸

     Leonard Elery McCray was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,6 His Social Security Number was 719-01-5430.⁷ He was born on March 12, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,7,2,3,9 He married Alabama "Allie" Sisson, daughter of James Eli Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on December 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Leonard Elery McCray and Alabama "Allie" Sisson were divorced on August 4, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Leonard Elery McCray married Alabama "Allie" Sisson, daughter of James Eli Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on September 21, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,10,3 Leonard Elery McCray died on December 30, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^8,7,5,2 He McCRAY, Leonard E., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 30, 1995. He was retired from Norfolk and Western after 33 years of service and attended Melrose Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Allie Sisson McCray; a daughter, Joyce McCray Clements, and a grandson, Roger Lee Clements Jr. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on December 31, 1995.⁵

     Julius Wolf was buried at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 340-07-3274.⁸ He was born on June 24, 1894 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky; The SSDI Has a birth date of Jun 25, 1894.^8,3,5,9 He married Ethel Phyllis Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on April 18, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,10 Julius Wolf died on March 15, 1978 at Riverdale, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 83.^11,9 He Julius Wolf of 14320 S. Michigan, beloved husband of the late Ethel; loving father ot Leona Rae Wolf and Richard V. (Diane) Wolf; grandfather of Arlene, Dean and Sandra. Interment Beverly Cemetery. on March 17, 1978.⁶

     Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-2652.¹¹ She was born on March 31, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on June 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence died on January 21, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^10,4,5

     Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,5,6 He was born on December 22, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,5,2,1,3,4,6} He married Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on June 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence died on July 12, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^9,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-3455.⁹ Evelyn Edna Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She Mrs. Evelyn Edna Lawrence Yopp, age 74, of Hearth Lane, Salem, died Sunday, November 19, 1989. She is survived by her husband, George E. Yopp; children, Joyce and Carl Basham, George E., Jr. and Louise Yopp, Dolly and Buddy Grantham; grandchildren, Richard N. Yopp, Trae Grantham; stepgrandchildren, Monica and Rick Peery, Tommy Sheppard, Tony Sheppard; brother, Thurston (Buddy) Lawrence. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home.¹ She was born on October 3, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,5,6,3,4 As of October 10, 1931,her married name was Yopp.⁴ She married George Eldridge Yopp Sr., son of Andrew Jackson "Andy" Yopp and Uwalker Roxie Zina "Zinnia" Walters, on October 10, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Evelyn Edna Lawrence died on November 19, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,5,1,3

     Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-14-4335.⁷ He was born on November 24, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,9,10,5 He married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11,3 Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on November 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence died on May 13, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,7,4,10 He LAWRENCE, Thurston Earl, (Big Buddy) 78, of Salem, died Sunday, May 13, 2001. A native of Floyd, and had lived in Salem most of his life, he retired in 1986 from General Electric where he worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Thaxton Baptist Church and was also a World War II Army Veteran and received a Purple Heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends and was also a member of the Salem Penguin Club. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy Fleming and Connie Lawrence, Salem, Guy Thomas and Rhonda Lawrence, Bedford; a daughter, Charlotte L. Bryant; grandchildren, Christie, Scottie, Trey, Taylor, Courtney and Joshua; and two great-granddaughters. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home, 389-5441. on May 14, 2001.¹

     Kerry Clay Lawrence Kerry Lawrence, Aug 16, 1952 - Jan 27, 2025. Kerry Clay Lawrence, age 72, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. From an early age, it was clear that Kerry was an artist. She loved to write, as evidenced by the countless journals she left behind. Her writing skills and creativity led to a highly successful career in advertising, culminating in the coveted Addy Award for Best in Show. Kerry may have been short in stature and soft-spoken, but her written words could roar! Later in life, Kerry found fulfillment in floral design and arrangement. It brought her great joy to share beauty with those around her. Kerry's love for animals was equally strong: from a Garfield-sized cat named Boogerman to her beloved Too-Too, her pets provided much companionship over the years. Kerry is survived by her loving daughter Katie Griggs (husband Joe), granddaughter Isis, sister Robin Combs (husband Gary), and brother Chris Conner (wife Barbara). Her memory also lives on in many other family members and friends. Kerry was preceded in death by her father, Clay Lawrence, mother Christine Conner, step-father Garmon Conner, and sister Tonya Lagan. She was also preceded in death by her first-born twins, but we rejoice that mother and children are now reunited.¹¹ She was born on August 16, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{5,7,8,9,10,11} As of December 8, 1972,her married name was Griggs.⁹ She married Harvey Meade Griggs on December 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,9 Kerry Clay Lawrence and Harvey Meade Griggs were divorced on November 1, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Kerry Clay Lawrence died on January 27, 2025 at Virginia at age 72.¹¹

     Clay Earl Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,14,11 He Funeral services for Clay Earl Lawrence, 21, who was killed yesterday in an accident near Pinehurst, N.C., will be held Friday with burial in Wilson Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lawrence, Terrys Fork; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Harmon, Mrs. H. D. James, Roanoke; Mrs. Leslie Wimmer, Miss Jarrett Lawrence, Terrys Fork.¹⁴      He was born on February 13, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,8,11,12 He married Christine Wimmer, daughter of Willie Lewis "Will" Wimmer and Ida D. Holt, on August 20, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{3,4,5,6,8,17,10} Clay Earl Lawrence died on July 16, 1952 at Pinehurst, Moore Co., North Carolina, at age 21; Died in a truck accident.^2,18,6,14,11

     George Eldridge Yopp Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1 His Social Security Number was 226-40-2700.⁸ He was born on December 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,1,2,4 He married Evelyn Edna Lawrence, daughter of Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence and Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, on October 10, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11,3 George Eldridge Yopp Sr. died on January 6, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^9,8,1,11 He YOPP, George E. Sr., 95, of Salem, died Sunday, January 6, 2002. He was a native of Floyd County and had been a longtime Salem resident. He retired from the Virginia Baptist Home, where he had worked as their farm manager for many years. He is survived by his son, George E. Yopp, Jr. and wife, Ann Louise Yopp; daughters, Joyce Y. Basham and husband, Carl, Dolly E. Grantham and husband, Charles; grandchildren, Richard N. Yopp, Monica Perry, Tommy Sheppard, Tony Sheppard, and Traie Grantham. A graveside service will be held at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on January 8, 2002.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0022.⁶ Peggy Jean Francisco Peggy Francisco Fleenor, 77, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2008. She was a daughter of the late Guy Francisco of Wise; her mother, the late Ada Adams; and her stepfather, the late Sid Adams, of Salem. She is survived by her loving husband, Charlie Fleenor. She is also survived by her daughter, Charlotte Lawrence and fiance, Ed Wimmer, of Boones Mill; two sons, Buddy Lawrence, of Salem, and Tommy Lawrence and his wife, Beth, of Thaxton; two stepdaughters, Judy Augey, of Altavista, and Mary Jo Quist and husband, Freddy, of Blue Ridge; one stepson, Mark Fleenor and wife, Shelly, of New Mexico; two sisters, Jenny Bohon and husband, Bruce, of Salem, and Sidney Faye Gunner, of Roanoke; one niece, Brenda Hodges and husband, Paul, of Salem; one nephew, Bruce Bohon and wife, Judy, of Salem; six grandchildren, Scott Bryant, Christy Martin, Taylor and Trey Lawrence, Courtney, Josh and Kris Lawrence; six greatgrandchildren; and her special pet, Andy. She was a retired secretary with General Electric. She was also a member of Thaxton Baptist Church. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing softball. Peggy also had her private pilot's license, and loved flying with her family to the Bahamas. During her high school years, she played trumpet, in the Andrew Lewis High School band and was a Virginia State champion in archery in 1957. She also competed in the Senior Olympics, winning three medals, in track and field and swimming. There were a few other activities she really enjoyed in her spare time, included hunting and fishing. Burial will follow in Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on February 6, 1930 at Wise Co., Virginia.^3,8,7,6,5 She married Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence, son of Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence and Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, on July 31, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,3 As of July 31, 1948,her married name was Lawrence.³ Peggy Jean Francisco and Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence were divorced on November 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Peggy Jean Francisco married Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence, son of Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence and Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, on July 31, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Peggy Jean Francisco and Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Peggy Jean Francisco died on January 16, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,10,6

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2212.⁶ Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,2 She was born on May 17, 1882 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^1,8,2,3 She married Everette Ballard Elmore, son of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on April 22, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,2,5 As of April 22, 1903,her married name was Elmore.⁵ Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham died on December 15, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,8,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-4606.¹⁷ Albert Wesley Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,18,6,8 He was born on September 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Records have a birth date of Sep 17, 1925.^{1,17,6,7,8,9,19,10} He married Sarah Diana Lawrence, daughter of Stanley Earl Lawrence and Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr, on June 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,20,21,4 Albert Wesley Wimmer died on December 5, 1997 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^{2,17,5,6,8,19} He WIMMER, Albert Wesley 72 of Check, passed away at his home December 5, 1997. He was a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church, President of Wimmer Real Estate, Inc., a member of American Legion Post 127 and Check Ruritan Club. He served on the Floyd Co. Board of Supervisors from 1976-1980. He served in World War II Company F, 387 Infantry, 97 Division in France, Germany, Czechoslovakia. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge. Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star for Meritorious achievement in the European Theater of Operations. He also served in the occupation of Japan for nine months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar H. & Claude Ridinger Wimmer, a brother Lamer Wimmer and a sister, Marie Wimmer. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Diana Lawrence Wimmer, Check. Two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyle and Jean Wimmer, Roanoke; Rene' and Susan Wimmer, Salem. Grandchildren and spouse; Adam and Lynda Wimmer, Katie Wimmer, all of Roanoke, Kayla Wimmer, Dylan Wimmer, both of Salem. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Harless and L.Z. Wimmer, Salem, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Pilot, Va, Ray and Marie June Wimmer, Rachel Wimmer all of Christiansburg. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Daphne McNeil, Lois and Charlie Epperly, Dorothy and Lewis Meredith all of Christiansburg. Mother-in-law, Mrs. S.E. Lawrence, Check. Aunt, Weeta Goins, Christiansburg. Co-workers; Judy Hylton and Darlene Hylton, Floyd. Several nieces and nephews a host of friends. Funeral services will be Monday, December 8, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lane Spigener and Rev. Michael Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Music by Martha Thompson and Patricia Bower. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home Sunday where the family will be from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. Flowers appreciated, but memorials gifts may be made to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, Rt. 1, Box 81, Check, Va 24072 or to the New River Valley Hospice, Inc. 111 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Va 24073. on December 6, 1997.²

     Giles Ammon Stewart was buried at Madison Cemetery (also known as Old Montgomery Cemetery), Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 31, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Julia Ann Creasy on September 21, 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Giles Ammon Stewart died on March 12, 1917 at Dark Run, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.¹

     Eula Blanche Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0997.¹¹ She was born on March 16, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,1,11,10,8,4} As of September 15, 1936,her married name was Goodwin.³ She married Buford Charles Goodwin Sr. on September 15, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,10,9,12 Eula Blanche Hall died on November 21, 2006 at Florida at age 89.^11,10

     Buford Charles Goodwin Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-1824.³ He was born on January 2, 1910 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,5,6 He married Eula Blanche Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on September 15, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,7,9,5 Buford Charles Goodwin Sr. died on September 22, 2002 at Lady Lake, Lake Co., Florida, at age 92.^3,7,5 He GOODWIN, Buford Charles Sr., 92, died in Lady Lake, Florida, Sunday, September 22, 2002. "Boots" was born in Salem, Virginia, and lived there until he moved to Radford, Va. in 1935, where he opened his photographic studio. He and his wife, Eula, reared their four children there, and then retired to his native Salem, Va. They moved to Florida in 1998 to be near their only daughter. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eula Hall Goodwin; his daughter, Anne Goodwin Nelson of Lady Lake, Florida; his three sons, B. Charles Goodwin, Jr. and wife, Dannie of Freeport, Florida, Gary Gaines Goodwin of Long Beach, Calif., William Montgomery Goodwin and wife, Valerie of Brentwood, Calif; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be cremated and his ashes buried in Sherwood Cemetery in Salem, Virginia. on September 29, 2002.⁵

     Ruby Fern Hall married Robert Stanley "Bob" Sides.^5,8,9,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1844.¹⁰ Ruby Fern Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Sides. She was born on June 9, 1918 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,5,1,2,4 As of October 15, 1937,her married name was Wingo.¹¹ She married Jesse Thomas Wingo on October 15, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Ruby Fern Hall and Jesse Thomas Wingo were divorced on April 12, 1941 at Virginia.¹² As of April 21, 1941,her married name was Garven.^5,1,2,9 Ruby Fern Hall married Larry Garven on April 21, 1941.^5,1,2,9,13 Ruby Fern Hall died on June 18, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,10,9 She SIDES, Ruby Hall Garven, still looking younger than her 84 years, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2002. Ruby spent several years tormented by Alzheimer's Disease, which robbed her of her keen enjoyment of life and her expertise in the business world. Ruby was born on June 9, 1918, in Floyd County, Va. to Eliza Lawrence Hall and Edgar Eldon Hall. Later, her family moved to Salem, Va. After completing high school and some college, Ruby moved to Washington, D.C. to begin her employment. She soon met Larry Garven, her wonderful first husband and the devoted father of their three children. During their married life, Ruby and Larry always worked together in their businesses-a restaurant in Washington, D.C., the Gayheart Restaurant (Culpeper, Va.), the All Star Bowling Lanes Restaurant (Roanoke, Va.), and Beltone Hearing Service (Roanoke, Va.) After several heart attacks and battling Alzheimer's Disease, Larry passed away in 1976. Ruby continued to strengthen her expertise in antiques and art and later became an active, licensed appraiser. Ruby, an avid walker in Tanglewood Mall, was also a "regular" at the Roanoke Athletic Club for many years. Ruby always enjoyed a challenging game of Bridge with friends. Ruby's life was blessed by meeting and soon marrying the second love of her life, Robert Sides. They shared their love of travel across many countries until Bob's unfortunate death in 1991. When Ruby's mental health began to fail, God blessed her with J.R. and Ilene Wimmer, who moved into her home and became her wonderful care providers and extended family. We know that Ruby would not have enjoyed so many of her final years without their patient, loving, dedicated care. Ruby was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church in Troutville, Va. She was well-known in the Abundant Life Sunday School Class for her scrumptious Chocolate Mint Petit Fours. Ruby is predeceased by her parents, both her husbands, a brother, Euray Hall, a sister, Agatha Smith, and a nephew, Robert Howard. Saddened by her passing, Ruby is survived by two sisters, Eula Goodwin (Buford) of Lady Lake, Florida and Pauline Seal of Salem, Va; three daughters, Carole Anne Willhide, Crescent City, Calif., Donna Finney (Curtis) of Suwanee, Ga., and Vicki Trest Dalton (Earl) of Fincastle, Va. Ruby loved her four grandchildren, Michael Willhide, Crescent City, Calif., Kevin Finney, Roanoke, Va., Stacy Finney, Suwanee, Ga., and Jennifer Trest Shepherd, Roanoke, Va. "Grandma Ruby" has three precious great-grandchildren, Shayna, Keiley and Jayden, all of Roanoke, Va. Ruby and her family would like to thank Dr. Michael Basile and his nursing staff for their years of conscientious medical care and the Carilion Hospice Team (Nan, Myrna, Martha and Clara) for their loving care. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on June 20, 2002.⁵

     Larry Garven was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 2, 1916 at New York.¹ He married Ruby Fern Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on April 21, 1941.^3,4,5,1,2 Larry Garven died on January 4, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.¹ He Larry Garven, age 59, of 3758 Southway Drive SW passed away in a local hospital Sunday. He was the son of Sadie and the Tate Nathan Garven, of Bayside, Long Island. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Hall Garven; three daughters, Mrs. Donna G. Finney, Troutville, Mrs. Vicki G. Trest, Gaithersburg, Md., and Mrs. Carole G. Willhide, Scranton, Pa; one brother, Jerome Garven, Bayside, Long Island; one sister, Theodora Lake, West Orange, N.J; also surviving are four grandchildren. Interment in Sherwood. on January 6, 1976.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7126.¹¹ Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,7 He was born on May 4, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card Abe listed his birth date as May 4, 1900.^{12,1,3,2,13,4,7,11,5,6} He married Ethel Mae Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,14,7 Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. died on July 12, 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^12,1,4 He Bluefield, West Virginia - Abe J. Lawrence died Tuesday afternoon following a short illness. Born May 4, 1899 in Floyd County, Va., he was the son of the late John and Sarah Conner Lawrence. He was a retired foreman for the American Coal Company. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield. He received a 50 year membership pin from the Bailey Lodge #137 A.F. & A.M. at Mountcalm, West Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maye Vest Lawrence; one daughter, Mrs. Jean L. Gibson. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Frances) Helmandollar, Salem; one son, John Lawrence, Bluefield; one brother, S. E. Lawrence, Check; four sisters, Miss Ollie Lawrence, Mrs. Ada Lawson, Mrs. Myrtle Hamblin, Mrs. Eliza Hall, all of Salem; six grandchildren. Internment will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. on July 21, 1977.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 500-05-6138.⁴ Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams was buried at Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^4,7 He was born on November 10, 1868 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Jane Huffman on September 22, 1894 at Mokane, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,2,8 Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams died on March 18, 1950 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri, at age 81.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-4526.⁶ Everette Ballard Elmore was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^12,3,4,5 He was born on April 6, 1878 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham, daughter of William Gast Chatham and Margaret Jane Trask, on April 22, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,13,4,10 Everette Ballard Elmore died on June 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74; Died of chronic asthma.^{1,14,13,3,4,5} He Everett Ballard Elmore, Sr., 74, died yesterday at his home, 610 lucerne St. N. W. He was a retired Norfolk and Western machinist and have been employed by the railway for 48 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Jane Elmore, three daughters and two sons; Mrs. R. R. Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. E. G. Gramham, Lynchburg; Mrs. C. E. Poole, Charleston, Ind; W. W. Elmore and E. P. Elmore, Roanoke; three sisters and three brothers; Mrs. Lena Dodd, Washington, D. C; Mrs. Christine Keyser, Sparks, Nev; Mrs. Sloan Epperly, Leslie Elmore and Bonnie Elmore, Roanoke; and Blaine Elmore, Little Rock, Ark. Funeral will be conducted at Oakey's Chapel at 4 p.m. tomorrow by the Rev. J. E. Stockman. Interment will be in Fairview. on June 6, 1952.⁵