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     Mary Maebelle Brown was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on October 27, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 As of November 1, 1939,her married name was DeWeese.⁵ She married Woodrow Clinton/Clynton DeWeese, son of Trigg Preston DeWeese and Laura Ellie Bowles, on November 1, 1939 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 Mary Maebelle Brown died on August 14, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^3,7 She Mary Maebelle DeWeese, 90, of Salem, passed away August 14, 2012. Graveside Service at 11 a.m. on Friday August 17, 2012, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on August 17, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 565-60-5294.⁵ Karen Jean Chatham was born on February 6, 1946 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,6 As of March 18, 1967,her married name was Weight.³ She married Harold James Weight on March 18, 1967 at Sacramento Co., California.^2,3,6 Karen Jean Chatham died on April 26, 2007 at Oregon at age 61.^5,7,6 She WEIGHT, Karen Jean If you must cry... Plant your tears as seeds. 1946-2007 Karen Weight passed away April 26 after a 10 month battle with ovarian cancer. She dealt with the dying process with the utmost grace and dignity, and was in the presence of family and people she loved as she passed on. Karen Jean Chatham was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Pittsburg, Pa., to William G. and Maxine P. Chatham. She spent most of her young childhood years in Drain, Ore., and two years living with her grandparents in West Virginia before her family moved to Sacramento. Upon graduating from high school in Sacramento, she attended Linfield College for two years. After meeting at mutual friend's wedding, Karen married Harold Weight on March 18, 1967. They resided in Tigard for 10 years and then in Portland until her death. They have two daughters, Danña and Kara, who have blessed them with four grandchildren. Karen often said she wanted 10 children - she did not change her mind, but rather her focus. At various times foreign exchange students resided in their household, as well as other young people who needed a place to live temporarily. In 1980, a Laotian refugee family of five came to live with them as well - a life changing experience. To this day, Karen served as mentor to this family, long after they were living on their own. Karen was always active in her spiritual community. While living in Tigard she was active at Tigard Friends Church where she taught Sunday school. She later was very active at the Living Enrichment Center in Wilsonville, and most recently with the Gleanings Foundation of Robbinsville, N.C. At times her spiritual journey took her far afield, including trips to Peru and India. She was also very involved in her local community. She served as PTA president at Lincoln High School in Portland, and was instrumental in turning their annual rummage sale into a major fund raiser for the school. She more recently was active with the West Slope Republican Women. Karen was an active business partner as well as life partner with Harold in their financial planning practice. In her 30 years in the financial services sector, she achieved many goals and received numerous company and industry awards, including qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table for many years. Her primary focus in later years was as an investment advisor and planner. Her numerous clients appreciated her advice and especially her concern for their total well-being, both financial and spiritual. The essence of Karen was of an unconditionally loving person, who made everyone with whom she came in contact feel special. She was always able to find something to love in each and every person - everyone came away feeling better for having spent time with her. Perhaps a quote from Mother Teresa best sums up her nature: "We cannot do great things, only little things with great love." As she neared the end of her struggle, she asked everyone around her to pick one word by which to live the rest of their lives - for herself she chose "enthusiasm". Karen is survived by her husband, Harold; daughters, Danna Kittell and husband, Geoff, and Kara Murray and husband, Hamish; four grand-children, Lexie, Ian and Savannah Kittell, and Ian Murray; mother, Maxine Chatham; sister, Linda Lovett and husband, Keith; brothers, William Chatham and wife, Gwen; and Robert Chatham and wife, Jan; as well as six nieces and five nephews. on May 6, 2007.⁶

     Suzan Leola Chatham Suzan Chatham Ruscella, 65, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her home from pulmonary fibrosis. She was born December 6, 1948 to Frank Chatham and Susan Wilkins in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Suzy leaves behind her sons, Anthony Cuda and James J. Ruscella, her sister, Rhonda Chatham, sister-in-law, Linda Enciso, brother, Donald, daughter-in-law Joanne, dear friends and caregivers Ron and Diane Stetter and seven grandchildren. Her husband, Anthony (Tony) and her parents predeceased her. Suzy spent much of her career as a real estate broker. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Suzy was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church for the last 3 years. She faced her illnesses head-on and refused to allow anyone to feel sorry for her. Her positive outlook through thick and thin was her backbone, especially, the last few months of her illness. Her courage and strength was unbelievable, even with personal disappointments. Suzy was and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan enjoying the games on TV, most times with friends. She especially admired her physicians and always wanted them to know how much they meant to her.⁴ She was born on December 6, 1948 at McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 As of July 29, 1978,her married name was Ruscella.³ She married Anthony Frank Ruscella on July 29, 1978 at Sarasota Co., Florida.^3,4 Suzan Leola Chatham died on April 10, 2014 at Florida at age 65.⁴

     Gloria Gail Crawford was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 West Nash Road, Wilson, Wilson Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on February 13, 1943 at North Carolina.^4,3 As of March 28, 1993,her married name was Conner.³ She married Noel Boone Conner, son of Oliver Noel "Ollie" Conner and Mary Hazel Boone, on March 28, 1993 at Chesapeake, Virginia.³ Gloria Gail Crawford and Noel Boone Conner were divorced on March 17, 2003 at Chesapeake, Virginia.² Gloria Gail Crawford died on May 3, 2012 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 69.^1,4 She Chesapeake - Gloria Gail Crawford Tononi Conner, 69, entered Heaven on May 3, 2012 at Chesapeake General Hosp. Gloria was predeceased by her parents Charles and Dollie Crawford. She is survived by her daughter Tara Tononi Privott; son, Daryl L. Tononi and wife Ruth; four grandchildren, Jessica Privott, Sean Jones, Justin Chapp and Carol Goodman; three great-grandchildren, Vann E. Holland IV, Landon Goodman and Ruthie Richardson; one brother Troy Brooks Crawford; one sister Glenda Crawford; one niece, Tiffani Crawford; two nephews, Travis Crawford, wife Cyndi and children Ashlie and Ryan; Troy Crawford, wife Amy and children Abigail and Joshua. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Indian River Chapel. A grave side service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday May 7, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 West Nash Rd., Wilson, NC 27893. on May 5, 2012.¹

     Elizabeth L. "Betty" Morris was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 15, 1923 at Virginia.^3,2 As of June 18, 1973,her married name was Conner.² She married James Robert Conner, son of Ralph Edward Conner and Alpha Carnegia King, on June 18, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,1,2 Elizabeth L. "Betty" Morris died on January 9, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,3,7 She Elizabeth L. (Betty) Conner, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Conner; parents, Harry Thomas and Elsie Argenbright Morris; brother. Harry T. Morris Jr; and a niece, Kimberly Sue Morris Hedrick. Mrs. Conner was a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital for many years. Surviving are her sons, Jeff (Kathy) Conner, Larry (Rhonda) Conner, Mark (Jeannie) Conner, and Greg Conner; brother, Donald P. (Jean) Morris, of Thaxton; sisters, Marian Lawler, of Salem, and Jeanine (James) Armstrong, of Clifton Forge; nieces, Dale (Anthony) Fitzgerald, Gina (Robert) Hambrick, Debbie Cunningham, and Terry Armstrong; nephew, Randy West; special friends, Gracie White, Sandi Driscoll, Bill McNeill, Marty Painter, Chuck and Sandy Foley, Renea LaTempa and Cora Bandy; beloved cat, Gabbi; and numerous much loved grandchildren and other relatives. A Graveside Service will be conducted in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on January 11, 2012.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-59-5774.⁴ Christopher Thomas Howard was buried at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He died on January 30, 1996 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 5.^1,2,3,4 He HOWARD, Christopher T. and Harlie G., ages 5 and 3, of Rt. 3, Box 174, New Castle, died Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at their home. They are survived by their father and mother, Michael and Chastity Howard; grandparents, Sonny and Thelma Howard, Terressa Sarver, all of New Castle; Leslie A. and Karen Switzer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, February 2, 1996, Level Green Christian Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Sonny and Thelma Howard, Thursday, February 1, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m., and request contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad or Craig County Fire Department, in lieu of flowers. Boitnott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 1, 1996.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-67-1530.⁴ Harlie Gayle Howard was buried at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on December 28, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He died on January 30, 1996 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 3.^1,2,3 He HOWARD, Christopher T. and Harlie G., ages 5 and 3, of Rt. 3, Box 174, New Castle, died Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at their home. They are survived by their father and mother, Michael and Chastity Howard; grandparents, Sonny and Thelma Howard, Terressa Sarver, all of New Castle; Leslie A. and Karen Switzer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, February 2, 1996, Level Green Christian Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Sonny and Thelma Howard, Thursday, February 1, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m., and request contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad or Craig County Fire Department, in lieu of flowers. Boitnott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 1, 1996.¹

     Bessie Mildred Chandler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6252.⁷ She was born on March 23, 1924 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5 As of October 10, 1947,her married name was Hollins.³ She married Herman Archie Hollins, son of Archie Hollins and Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, on October 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Bessie Mildred Chandler died on November 29, 1996 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,7,8