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     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... on January 8, 2002.⁹

     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, 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), behind Shawsville School, across railroad tracks, 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.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0997.⁸ She was born on March 16, 1917 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,8,7 As of September 15, 1936,her married name was Goodwin.³ She married Buford Charles Goodwin on September 15, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3,7 Eula Blanche Hall died on November 21, 2006 at Summerfield, Marion Co., Florida, at age 89.^8,7

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-1824.³ Buford Charles Goodwin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 2, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 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.^6,4,5 Buford Charles Goodwin died on September 22, 2002 at Summerfield, Marion Co., Florida, at age 92.^3,5

     Ruby Fern Hall married Robert Stanley "Bob" Sides.^5,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1844.⁹ 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.^9,5,1,2,4 As of October 15, 1937,her married name was Wingo.¹⁰ She married Jesse Thomas Wingo on October 15, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Ruby Fern Hall and Jesse Thomas Wingo were divorced on April 12, 1941 at Virginia.¹¹ As of April 21, 1941,her married name was Garven.^5,1,2,8 Ruby Fern Hall married Larry Garven on April 21, 1941.^5,1,2,8 Ruby Fern Hall died on June 18, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,9,8 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's family will appreciate your prayers and all expressions of kindness, including flowers, which Ruby loved. If you so desire, you may send a donation in Ruby's memory to the Alzheimer's Disease Research (15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, Md. 20850) or to the Rainbow Forest Baptist Church's Building Fund (3485 Rainbow Forest Drive, Troutville, Va. 24175). 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. Visitation for friends and family will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. The Reverend J.R. Wimmer and Pastor Michael Grooms will lovingly conduct Ruby's funeral service at Oakey's North Chapel on Thursday, June 20, 2002, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. Funeral arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. (362-1237) on June 20, 2002.⁵

     Larry Garven was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ 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.^2,3,4,1 Larry Garven died on January 4, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.¹

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7126.⁸ Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,5 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.^{9,1,3,2,10,4,5,8} He married Ethel Mae Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,11,5 Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. died on July 12, 1977 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^9,1,4 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. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield with the Rev. Lawrence Sherwood officiating. Internment will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va., at 2 p.m. on July 21, 1977.⁵

     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

     Ethel Mae Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,4 She FLOYD - Mrs. Mae Vest Lawrence, 64, of McComas, W.Va., died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital. Surviving are her husband, Abe Lawrence, McComas; a son, Johnny A. Lawrence, Bluefield, W.Va; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Gibson, Denver, Colo; Mrs. Curtis Helmandoller, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. W. A. Compton, Mrs. Ada Sexton, both of Floyd; Mrs. Marcella Conner, Salem, Mrs. C. O. Carr, Check; three brothers, H. L. Vest, S. T. Vest both of Pilot; Albert Vest, Check. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Thomas Memorial Methodist Church in McComas, W.Va., with burial at 2 p.m, Saturday in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County.⁴ She was born on September 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,2,5 She married Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr., son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,5,4,11 As of November 21, 1925,her married name was Lawrence. Ethel Mae Vest died on October 30, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^10,1,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0254.⁷ Stanley Earl Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9 He was born on May 23, 1901 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,4,9,2,10 He married Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr, daughter of Cary Oliver Carr and Lucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{4,8,1,10,11,12} Stanley Earl Lawrence died on April 7, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^7,8,1,9,10 He Stanley Earl Lawrence, age 89, of Route 1, Check, died Sunday, April 7, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. He was the son of the late John W. and Sarah Conner Lawrence and was preceded in death by a son, Clay Earl Lawrence. He was a retired merchant and a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, having served as Superintendent of Sunday School and as trustee of the church. He was a 50 year member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Carr Lawrence; four daughters and sons-in-law, Stanley Bea and Frederick M. Harmon; June and Russell James, both of Roanoke; Diana and Wesley Wimmer, Pilot; "Pinky" and John Jinnett, Knoxville, Tenn; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Lyle Wimmer, Rene Wimmer, John Lawrence, Clay Vest, Martin Roberts, and Hubert Barton. on April 9, 1991.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0757.¹¹ Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,1 She was born on March 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,12,7,13,2,8,1} She married Stanley Earl Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{7,12,14,8,1,9} As of November 16, 1921,her married name was Lawrence. Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr died on December 11, 1999 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.^11,1,13,15 She LAWRENCE, Audrey Bea Carr, 96, of Check, died Saturday, December 11, 1999, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School and was a member of the UMW. She was an accomplished poet and had won several awards for her writings. In 1983, she was named Mother of the Year for Family Life in Floyd County. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was known by all as "Granny." She was born to Carey O. and Rejina Carr on March 9, 1903. She and her husband, Stanley E. Lawrence had celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary before his death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by son, Clay Earl Lawrence; daughter, June James; an infant son; brother, R.M. Carr; sister, Ortha C. Nolley; granddaughter, Fredrica Harmon Roberts; and son-in-law, Wesley Wimmer. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Stanley Bea and Frederick M. Harmon of Roanoke, Jarrette "Pinky" and John Jinnett of Knoxville, Tenn., and Diana L. Wimmer of Check; sister, Etta Mae Carr of Roanoke; son-in-law, Russell James of Roanoke; grandchildren, Stephana "Stacey" and Hubert Barton of Radford, Lyle and Jean Wimmer of Charlotte, N.C., Kerry Clay Lawrence of Roanoke, Rene' and Susan Wimmer of Salem, and Chetley Harmon of Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Jackie and Rev. Bruce Day of Rome, Ga., Jeffery Jinnett of Knoxville, Tenn., Robin and CMDR. Clyde Porter of Seattle, Wash., and Jill and Steve Daniel of Reidsville, N.C; great-grandchildren, Dr. Carol Roberts, Dr. Will Carvajal, both of Richmond, Emily and Lt. Keith Pyle of Yokosuka, Japan, Adam Wimmer, Katie Wimmer, both of Charlotte, N.C., Travis Barton of Roanoke, Matthew Barton of Concord, N.C., Katie Griggs of Roanoke, Kayla Wimmer, and Dylan Wimmer, both of Salem; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Interment at Wilson Cemetery. on December 14, 1999.¹

     Loretta Shan Lawrence was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4521.¹² She was born on December 23, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{7,1,12,2,3,4,5} She married Robert Warren Robertson on July 16, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of July 16, 1949,her married name was Robertson.² Loretta Shan Lawrence and Robert Warren Robertson were divorced before October 9, 1954.^1,2 As of October 9, 1954,her married name was McKeithen.¹ Loretta Shan Lawrence married Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,1,2 Loretta Shan Lawrence died on October 19, 2003 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^12,4,5,6 She LAURINBURG -- Mrs. Loretta Lawrence McKeithen, 76, of Scotia Village, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in Scotland Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McKeithen was a registered nurse and an Air Force veteran. She worked at Scotland Memorial Hospital and taught nursing at Richmond Community College. Mrs. McKeithen was a charter board member of Hospice of Scotland County, where she was a volunteer nurse, volunteer coordinator and was chairwoman of the Tree of Remembrance. She was a board member of the Scotland County End of Life Care Coalition and was on the board of the Scotland Memorial Foundation. Mrs. McKeithen received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 1989. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Laurinburg Presbyterian Church by the Revs. Jim Holderness, Elizabeth Forester and Leighton McKeithen. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. Mrs. McKeithen is survived by a son, Ian McKeithen of Houston; two daughters, Shan Chase of Cameron and Karen Schaede of Greensboro; a brother, Weldon Lawrence Jr. of Roanoke, Va; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the Morris Morgan Room in Scotia Village. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353; to Scotland Cancer Treatment Center, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352; or to Habitat for Humanity, 114 Roper St., Laurinburg, NC 28352. on October 21, 2003.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4565.⁹ Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. was born on May 30, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9,8 He married Doris May/Mae Wright, daughter of Wiley Ernest Wright and Girlie May Martin, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,10,8 Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. died on February 13, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,9,4 He Weldon T. Lawrence, Jr. (W.J.) 80, of Roanoke, passed away Monday February 13, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Weldon T., Sr. and Rena Lawrence and sister, Loretta Lawrence McKeithen. Mr. Lawrence was a graduate of Roanoke College and served in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He was owner and president of Lawrence Transportation Systems from 1950-1995 and served on many boards and civic organizations. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Wright Lawrence; daughter, Elizabeth Lawrence Whitley and husband, William John Whitley, Charlotte; son, Weldon S. Lawrence (Chip) and wife, Kimberly Hall; grandchildren, Jenna Elizabeth Lawrence, Mary Catherine Lawrence and Jordan Kay Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. George Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Roanoke Fund, c/o Roanoke College, 221 College Ln., Salem Va. 24153 or The Second Fund at Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave., Roanoke Va., 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on February 14, 2006.³

     Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 245-22-9231.⁸ He was born on March 7, 1924 at Cameron, Moore Co., North Carolina.^2,8,4,5,9,6 He married Loretta Shan Lawrence, daughter of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1,3,6 Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen died on March 13, 2000 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^2,8,5,9 He LAURINBURG -- Dr. Murdoch Ritchie McKeithen, 76, of 708 Frederick Ave. died Monday in his home. Dr. McKeithen was an obstetrician-gynecologist for 39 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Dr. McKeithen was a member of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Laurinburg Presbyterian Church by Dr. Nick Mager. Dr. McKeithen is survived by his wife, Loretta L. McKeithen of the home; two daughters, Shan M. Chase of Cameron and Karen M. Schaede of Greensboro; a son, Ian M. McKeithen of Sugarland, Texas; a sister, Isabel M. Thomas of Cameron; a brother, the Rev. Leighton McKeithen of Fayetteville; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 114 Roper St., Laurinburg, N.C. 28352; Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Church St., Laurinburg, N.C. 28352; or to Hospice of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, N.C. 28353. on March 14, 2000.⁷

     Doris May/Mae Wright was born on May 9, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She married Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr., son of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 27, 1947,her married name was Lawrence.⁴ Doris May/Mae Wright died on March 7, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.³ She Doris Wright Lawrence, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Glebe. She was born on May 9, 1927, to Wiley and Girlie Wright in Roanoke, Va. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Weldon T. Lawrence Jr; and her brother, Wiley Wright. Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Weldon (Chip) S. Lawrence and wife, Kimberly; her daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) Whitley and husband, Bill; her granddaughters, Jenna Lawrence Grigg and husband, Walter, Kate Lawrence Peyton and husband, Matt, and Jordan K. Lawrence; her brother, Tracy Wright and his wife, Eileen; and many nieces and nephews. She graduated from William Fleming High School and attended Roanoke College, where she met her husband. She was a lifelong Roanoke resident where she enjoyed being with her friends, playing bridge and gardening. Doris was a supporter of The Taubman Museum of Art, The Roanoke Transportation Museum, The Roanoke Foundation, The Discovery Shop and many other volunteer organizations. She was also a member of Second Presbyterian Church. We would like to say a special thanks to all the people who cared for her at The Glebe Nursing Unit and to Peggy Wise, her caregiver. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. George Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of your choice. on March 9, 2016.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8057.⁵ Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 She was born on August 6, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,1 As of circa 1926,her married name was Hamlin.⁹ She married James Harvey Hamlin circa 1926.^8,1,9 Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence died on March 6, 1990 at Virginia at age 83.^5,6,8,7 She Mrs. Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin, age 83, of Salem, died Tuesday, March 6, 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Hamlin. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Vera Hamlin; daughter and son-in-law, Barney and Herndon Grice; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one stepgrandson; two stepgranddaughters; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Lawrence, Check, Va; one sister, Ada Texer, Salem. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Joe T. Lindsoe officiating. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at the funeral home. on March 7, 1990.⁸

     James Harvey Hamlin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on July 20, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, circa 1926.^1,2,5 James Harvey Hamlin died on March 19, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,4,2

     James Harvey "Junior" Hamlin Jr. married Joline Brinkley.² James Harvey "Junior" Hamlin Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 22, 1928 at West Virginia.^2,6 He married Vera Patterson McDaniel circa 1968.^2,3 James Harvey "Junior" Hamlin Jr. died on October 8, 2007 at Virginia at age 79.^3,6 He James (Junior) Hamlin, 79, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army. Junior retired from Russell Transfer and for thirty-five years ran Hamlin Auction Services. Surviving are his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Vera P. Hamlin ; sons and daughtersin-law, Dennis Alan and Mary Lou Hamlin of Davidson, N.C., James Galen and Diane Hamlin of Roanoke, and Daryl Scott and Tina Hamlin of Texas; daughter, Sharon Marie Hamlin of Texas; eleven grandchildren, Kim, Lisa, David, Denny, Aaron, Vanessa, Christie, Daryl, Jr., Wayne, Jenny and Meredith; step daughter, Carol M. White and husband, Burton, of Roanoke; special stepdaughter, Kathy M. Allred and husband, Curtis, of Salem; stepson, Robert C. McDonald and wife, Pat, of Abingdon; several greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Barney Grice and husband, Duck, of Salem. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. Darryl G. Crim will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on October 9, 2007.³

     Violet Marie Hamlin Violet Marie Hamlin Grice, age 86, of Salem VA went to her Heavenly home on May 24, 2018. She was born in 1932 and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herndon (Duck) Grice Sr, her son, Herndon (Sandy) Grice Jr and wife Susan, and her beloved grandchildren, Michael, Emily and Abigail Grice.⁵ She was born on February 1, 1932 at Henry Co., Virginia.² As of April 15, 1950,her married name was Hartman.³ She married Alvin Gray Hartman on April 15, 1950 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Violet Marie Hamlin and Alvin Gray Hartman were divorced on June 27, 1953 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Violet Marie Hamlin married Herndon Marion Slicer Grice Sr. circa 1957.^6,1,5 As of circa 1957,her married name was Grice.⁵ Violet Marie Hamlin died on May 24, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁵

     Sherman Guy Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,2 He was born on December 25, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Jane Norman on November 27, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Sherman Guy Lawrence died on February 15, 1947 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 38.²