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     Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-32-9246.³ He married Lucille "Gillie" Foutz.^1,2 Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr. was born on August 30, 1924.³ He died on October 8, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,3 He CRAFT, Elmer Judson Sr., (“Jay”), 73, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 1997, at his home. He was a retired employee of the State of Virginia ABC Department, with over 20 years of service. He was predeceased by a son, Billy Michael Craft, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Ellen Craft. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Foutz Craft; a son and daughter-in-law, Elmer J. Jr. and Chee Chee Craft; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Johnny Conner, Janet and David Mabry, Bettie and Pat Underwood, and Nancy Wallen; grandchildren, Robbie Craft, Melissa Tinley, Crystal and Clay Conner, Michael and Charles Mabry, Ricky, Danny and Eddie Underwood, Kim Furrow and Karen Lacks; six great-grandchildren, and sisters, Agnes King, Evelyn Forbes and Annie Mae Meadows. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, October 10, 1997, with the Rev. Fred Fryer and the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that memorials be made to Housecall Hospice, 2167 Apperson Drive, Salem, Va. 24153, or the Jennifer Ellen Craft Girls Athletic Scholarship Fund, in care of William Byrd High School, Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on October 9, 1997.²

     Lucille "Gillie" Foutz married Elmer Judson "Jay" Craft Sr.^1,2 Lucille "Gillie" Foutz was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her married name was Craft. She was born on June 6, 1920.^1,3 She died on November 14, 2003 at Virginia at age 83.^1,3 She Lucille F. (Gille) Craft, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 14, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Craft, Sr., a son, Billy Michael Craft and a granddaughter, Jennifer Ellen Craft. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Elmer J. Jr. and Chee-Chee Craft; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Johnny Conner, Bettie and Pat Underwood, Janet Mabry, Nancy Wallen; a son-in-law David Mabry; grandchildren, Robbie Craft, Melissa Tinley, Crystal and Clay Conner, Michael and Charles Mabry, Ricky, Danny and Eddie Underwood, Kim Furrow and Karen Lacks; great-grandchildren, Chris and Jerica Underwood, Cody Underwood, Chase and Ashley Furrow and Jessie Lacks. One special great-grandchild, Celeste Clinebell; sisters, Pauline Clifton and Claudine Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Edna Foutz. Special thanks to Jennifer Williams at Adventa Hospice. Service will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2003. Dr. Bill Ross and Dr. Bill Booth will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Vinton Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Jennifer Ellen Craft Scholarship Fund, c / o William Byrd High School. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 982-2221 on November 16, 2003.¹

     Earl Wallace King was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He was born on August 25, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Austin, daughter of Virgil Leroy Austin and Ruth Mary Whitenack, on September 16, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,12,7,5 Earl Wallace King died on January 14, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^1,2,3,7,6

     Virgil Leroy Austin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,8,5 His Social Security Number was 228-05-4857.⁹ He was born on November 15, 1909 at Virginia.^6,2,7,9,3,8 He married Ruth Mary Whitenack, daughter of Oscar Wiley Whitenack and Mathursia Ann "Thursy" Lawrence, on October 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,8,5 Virgil Leroy Austin died on January 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^6,7,3,8,5 He FLOYD - Virgil Leroy Austin, age 69, deied Monday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Whitenack Austin, Check; one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Clark, Copper Hill; three brothers, Ercil Austin, Copper Hill; Basil Austin, Pilot; Cecil "Bill" Austin, Christiansburg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Stonewall Church with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Internment in Wilson Cemetery. on January 25, 1979.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-30-7980.⁶ Ruth Mary Whitenack was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,9 She was born on January 25, 1911 at Virginia.^7,5,8,6,2,4 She married Virgil Leroy Austin, son of Jessie Vinton R. Austin and Nannie Gay Clower, on October 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,10 As of October 23, 1931,her married name was Austin. Ruth Mary Whitenack died on April 24, 1993 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,8,6,9,4 She AUSTIN, Ruth Whitenack, 82, of Floyd, died Saturday morning, April 24, 1993, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Reginald Clark of Copper Hill; one daughter-in-law, Patsy Austin of Waldorf, Md; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Monday 2 p.m. at the Stonewall Brethren-Methodist Church with Rev. Elbert L. Naff officiating with interment in the Wilson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Floyd Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, Va. 24091. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home. on April 25, 1993.⁹

     David Earl King was born on December 16, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Annette Susan Williams on June 29, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,7,5 David Earl King died on August 19, 2017 at Virginia at age 66.³ He David Earl King, 66, of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Wallace King. He was employed by Thomas Brothers, owner of David King Excavating, Clarks Hilltop Nursery & HT Bowling. David will be deeply missed by his wife of 43 years, Annette W. King; mother and stepfather, Mary and Reginald Clark; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Kay King; daughter, Stacie King Poole; grandchildren, Callie Eanes, JD King and Emma King; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Vanessa Clark; sister, Carolyn Kidd. Thank you to everyone at the Blue Ridge Cancer Care and 8th and 10th Floor of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. on August 22, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-46-8857.⁶ Franklin D. "D" Turman was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on March 8, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,8,4 He married Iva Eloise Conner, daughter of James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. and Ruby Irene Mills, on June 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,9 Franklin D. "D" Turman died on November 25, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^2,6,5 He Franklin D. (D) Turman, 67, of Boones Mill, went to rest on Thursday, November 25, 2004. He was an excellent sawyer for many years at Doyle Lumber and later with Foley Logging. Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Iva Conner Turman; his children, Becky Graham, Ricky Turman and wife, Vicky, Deana Setchel, Sandra Bowles and husband, Mark, DeWayne Turman and wife, Lori; 11 beloved grandchildren, the youngest being named affectionately as "Grasshopper" by his PaPa; his brothers, Robert Turman, Frank Wilson, Sherman Wilson and Walter Wilson; sisters, Sylvia Saul, Tresa Wilson; and several other extended family; a special son, Ricky Thomas; in-laws, Ruby Conner "Maw", Jimmy and Linda, Bruce and Kathe, Kenneth and Robin; many special nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. The family sends a special thanks to his niece, Linda Donahue, Dr. Patel and the 8th floor P.I.C.U. at Roanoke Memorial. on November 27, 2004.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-4789.⁴ Dorman William Hawley was buried at Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 10, 1912 at Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 6, 1998 at Virginia at age 86.^4,2 He HAWLEY, Dorman William, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 6, 1998. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the Cave Spring area. Surviving are his sisters, Marie H. Minter and Kate H. Bow; brother, Clifford V. Hawley; nephew, Wayne Minter and wife, Glenna; nieces, Jean B. Taylor and husband Woodrow, Peggy Hawley; great nieces, Cindy Burks, Sharon Taylor; great nephew, Woody Taylor, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 1998. The Rev. Ronald King will officiate. Interment will follow in Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday on November 8, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3965.⁵ Clifford Vernon Hawley was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 3, 1915 at Virginia.^3,5 He married Leona Peugh on June 25, 1949 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia.^6,7 Clifford Vernon Hawley died on June 17, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^1,2 He HAWLEY, Clifford V., 88, a Roanoke County peach farmer, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, from cancer. Clifford took pride in his peach farm and enjoyed his customers at the Salem Farmer's Market. He was a member of Christian Life International Church in Salem. Clifford served his country during World War II, having served in the United States Army Air Forces. He is survived by his wife, Leona Hawley; one daughter, Peggy Hawley; two sisters, Marie Minter and Kate Bow; a niece, Jean Taylor; and a nephew, Wayne Minter, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at Oakey's South Chapel with Rev. Debbie Hutton and Rev. David Tuell officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin County. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 19 from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel (989-3131). on June 19, 2003.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5545.⁵ Doris Marie Hawley was buried at Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Minter.⁶ She married Edward Jesse Minter.⁶ Doris Marie Hawley was born on February 1, 1909 at Virginia.^5,3 She died on October 8, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.^5,3,4 She Marie Hawley Minter, 99, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. She was born February 1, 1909. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Glenna Minter, Roanoke, Va; granddaughter and husband, Cindy and Mike Burks, Roanoke, Va., great-grandchildren, Steven Burks, Shenandoah, Va., Michelle Martin, Rocky Mount, Va., "Nikki" Burks, Roanoke, Va; great-great-grandson, J. Martin Jr., Rocky Mount, Va; sister, Katherine Bowe, Roanoke, Va; special caregivers, Jimmy and Sharon Mundy and Theresa Spradling. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Carilion Hospice Staff, Dr. Ezekiel Jones, and to her loving and devoted pastors, Olander "Red" English, Chester Lykins, and Hospice Chaplain Charlie Hoffler. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue 2 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2008. Pastor Olander "Red" English will officiate. Interment will follow in the Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on October 9, 2008.³

     Katherine "Katie" Hawley was buried at Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Bow.⁴ She married Richard E. Bow.⁴ Katherine "Katie" Hawley was born on December 12, 1910 at Virginia.^1,6,4 She died on October 21, 2009 at Virginia at age 98.^6,4 She Kate Hawley Bow, 98, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was born on December 12, 1910. Mrs. Bow was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Bow, who was killed in action in World War II; a sister, Marie H. Minter; and two brothers, Dorman W. Hawley and Clifford (Jack) Hawley. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Bow Taylor, of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Sharon R. Taylor, also of Roanoke, and Woody Taylor and wife, Louise, and their daughter, Audrey Taylor, all of Kyneton, Australia. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue. Ben Mewald, Minister, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on October 22, 2009.⁴

     Evelyn Marie Cornelissen was buried at Bonsack Cemetery, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Asleep in Jesus."¹ She was born on December 4, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on January 20, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.^1,2

     Molly Rose Kulp was buried at William Craighead Cemetery (also known as Conner-Craighead Cemetery), 1898 Bottom Creek Lane, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on April 15, 1989 at Virginia.² She was born on April 15, 1989 at Virginia.²