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     Irvis S. Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 2, 1913.¹ He died on February 18, 1918 at age 5.¹

     George P. Nolley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died in 1914.¹ He was born in 1914.¹

     Mark Earnest Fletcher was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 291-50-6750.⁵ He was born on July 20, 1951 at Ohio.^1,6,4,5 He married Gina Marie Harman, daughter of John Valentine Harman and Josephine Marie Jennings, on June 17, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mark Earnest Fletcher died on June 8, 2009 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 57.^4,5,3 He Mark E. Fletcher, who built one of the nation's top intramural and recreational sports programs at the University of Virginia, died Monday after returning from his morning run. He was 57. Fletcher was associate director of athletics and executive director of intramural/recreational sports. At least 94 percent of undergraduates participated in programs under Fletcher's watch during his tenure, according to the university. When Fletcher arrived at UVa in 1985, he supervised the university's two indoor recreational facilities and 12 full-time employees. Today, there are four major indoor centers, several outdoor facilities, more than 40 full-time workers and hundreds of part-time student employees. He also was responsible for all athletics facilities and operations at UVa from 1992 until 1997, and then supervised the $86 million expansion of Scott Stadium, completed in 2001. Among other projects he oversaw were the creation of the David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium; completion and lighting of Klockner Stadium; and the creation of the artificial turf competition field and renovated football practice fields at University Hall. Prior to coming to Charlottesville, Fletcher was assistant director of athletics and recreation at the University of Denver from 1981 to 1985. Before that, he was coordinator of intramural sports for the office of campus recreation at the University of Utah. From 1974 to 1976, he was an assistant men's basketball coach at Radford University. Fletcher, a native of Crestline, Ohio, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and education in 1973 from Heidelberg College in Ohio. He earned a master's degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. No information on the cause of Fletcher's death was available Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Gina, and three children, Kristi, Lori and Scott. on June 10, 2009.⁷

     Mary Helen Wilson was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8171.⁶ She was born on March 20, 1927 at Virginia.^2,3,6 As of July 30, 1947,her married name was Payne.⁴ She married John Lewis Payne Jr., son of John Lewis Payne Sr. and Ora Lee Britt, on July 30, 1947 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4,5 Mary Helen Wilson died on June 22, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^2,3,5 She Mrs. Mary Helen Payne, age 56, died Wednesday, June 22, 1983 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her husband, John L. Payne, Jr; a son, James A. Payne; a daughter, Mary P. Compton, all of Christiansburg; two sisters, Garnett W. Anderson, Blacksburg, Marie W. Collins, Christiansburg, a brother, Earl P. Wilson, Blacksburg; three grandchildren, Amanda M. Payne, Allen P. Compton, Lorie A. Compton; one step-grandchild, Rhianon Jones. Burial in North Fork Cemetery. on June 24, 1983.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-5851.³ McArthur "Mack" Compton was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,5 He married Mary Page Payne, daughter of John Lewis Payne Jr. and Mary Helen Wilson.^1,7 McArthur "Mack" Compton was born on June 2, 1942 at Steinman, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4,8,5 He died on January 10, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 49.^2,6,5 He McArthur "Whitey" Compton, age 49, died Friday, January 10, 1992 at Radford Community Hospital. "Whitey" was born in Dickerson County on June 2, 1942, and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for R.A.A.P., with twenty-five years service. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Swanson Compton, and a brother, Carl Norman Compton, Sr. Surviving are his wife, Mary Payne Compton; a daughter, Lorie Ann Compton; a son, Allen Page Compton; his mother, Winnie Compton Creasey, all of Ellett; five sisters, Nelva Viers, Ellett; Dot Howery, Floyd; Cathy Mitchell, Fran Cumbee, and Pat Barnett, all of Blacksburg; two brothers, Don Compton, Ellett; Gordon Compton, Nevada. Funeral services will be at North Fork Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on January 12, 1992.⁵

     James Arthur "Jim" Payne was born on October 22, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Annette Agnes Arrington on February 17, 1979 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ James Arthur "Jim" Payne and Annette Agnes Arrington were divorced on April 21, 1986.⁴ James Arthur "Jim" Payne married Dana Gail Hungate on July 5, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ James Arthur "Jim" Payne died on October 20, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.² He James "Jim" Arthur Payne, age 65, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Christiansburg, Va. on October 22, 1954, to the late John and Mary Helen Payne. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mack (Whitey) Compton. He is survived by his son, John Payne; daughter, Amanda McBride and her children, Dolly and Annie; stepdaughter, Rhianon Growney and her children, Owen and Foster; sister, Mary Page Compton; special nephew, Allen Compton; special niece, Lorie Walker; extended family, Dana Payne, Edna (Kitty) Collins, Debbie Wallace and Doug Hungate. Many thanks to Salem V.A. Medical Center Hospital for his care over the years. on October 25, 2020.²

     Ruth Marie Helms Ruth Helms Payne, 98, of Blacksburg, joined her beloved husband Charles D. Payne Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home. She was born in Blacksburg, VA, on May 9, 1920 to the late Howard Grant and Virginia Strickler Helms. She was also preceded in death by her brother Harley Helms, and her sister, Helen Compton. Surviving are a daughter Nancy Payne Curtis, son in law Mark Curtis, grandson Sky Charles Curtis and sister Martha Helms. In addition she leaves behind nieces and nephews, Mary Page Payne Compton, Jim Payne, and D. Compton, Great nieces and nephews Sarah Casto, Ryan Burrowbridge, Adam Burrowbridge, Alan Compton and Lorie Walker as well as many others. Ruth retired from the Radford Arsenal after years of government service was a life long member of the Blacksburg Christian Church where she and Charles founded the Youth Group. Ruth served in the Blacksburg Fire Department Auxiliary. She held several positions after retirement, but was happiest in her role as grandmother. Known for her baking and her flowers, Ruth loved taking care of others, cooking and baking for her family and friends and making the world a prettier place to live. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg.³ She was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.³ She was born on May 9, 1920 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4 As of January 28, 1949,her married name was Payne.² She married Charles Dawes Payne, son of John Lewis Payne Sr. and Ora Lee Britt, on January 28, 1949 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth Marie Helms died on December 24, 2018 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 98.³

     Sky Charles Curtis was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 12, 1988 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ He died on January 21, 2021 at Virginia at age 32.⁴ He Sky Charles Curtis, 32, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2021. Sky was educated at Virginia Beach Friends School and was a 2007 graduate of First Colonial High School where he was a proud member of International Thespian Society Troupe 3178. After a year at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, Sky spent some time in school in Blacksburg where he cared for his Grandmother, Ruth. He moved to California to work and returned when his Great Uncle Harley passed away, again to take care of his Grandmother. He then returned to Virginia Beach to literally be his Father's right hand after a shoulder surgery. He worked for many years with his father, Mark, most recently at Cinema Cafe. He was skilled at carpentry, electrical work, and all things theatre. Sky was a big teddy bear who lovingly helped his family and friends whenever they were in need and in whatever way they needed. His smile was big, his laugh was bigger, and his heart was biggest of all. Sky is survived by his parents, Nancy and Mark Curtis of Virginia Beach, Grandparents George Curtis and Doris and Dale Balducci, Godparents Mary and David Pomerson. He also leaves behind his aunts and uncles Lori and Dean Walls, Forrest & Nancy Curtis, Craig & Linda Curtis, and Lynn & Cathy Curtis. Surviving cousins include Sarah and Scot Casto, Ryan and Lindsay Burrowbridge, Adam and Sarah Burrowbridge, Steve and Nancy Compton, Gary and Sonja Compton, Jill and Rob Loy, Brian Walls, Russell Walls and Amy Stuppiello, Taylor Walls-Carr and Whitney Walls. His extended family and their children are Lauren Pomerson, Sarah Pomerson, Tyler and Delaney Compton, Bailey and Jazmine Compton, Collin Loy, Jada & Wayne Fingleton, Olivia Fingleton, Kayla Fingleton, Buddy Fingleton, Chad and Deserae Curtis, Samuel Curtis, Estella Curtis, John & Tiffany Curtis, Owen Curtis, Charles & Emily Curtis, Norah Curtis, Meredith Curtis, and James Curtis. Of his most important relationships are his cadre of "brothers", Thomas McCuen, Noah and Eli Kaplan, Martin Lawrence, John Bowhers, Adam Taylor, Jay, Eric, Joseph, and Colin Tuthill, Paul Fink, and Achilles Segers, as well as his mentors Marguerite Alley, and Vince and Pamela Bowhers. Also left behind are Stephanie Besos, Leylah, Joseph and Jacob. Sky is predeceased by his maternal Grandparents, Ruth and Charles Payne, and his paternal Grandmother, Bernice Curtis, Great-uncle Harley Helms, Great-aunt and great-uncle Helen and Stan Compton, Uncle Ralph Compton, Aunt and Uncle Jenny and Bill Burrowbridge. on January 29, 2021.⁴

     Dale Naff Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on July 26, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 26, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Edna May Lester was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Gray.¹ She married Joseph Nelson Gray, son of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand.¹ Edna May Lester was born on January 28, 1902 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on April 17, 1923 at age 21.¹

     Elizabeth Kate Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 226-26-7403.⁶ Her married name was Stuart.⁴ She married Charles Lee Stuart.⁵ Elizabeth Kate Gray was born on March 13, 1904 at Virginia.^2,6,5 She died on November 18, 1980 at age 76.⁵

     William Edgar Gray was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ He married Grace Gladys Roberts.^7,6 William Edgar Gray was born on December 28, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He died on August 6, 1996 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.⁷ He BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - William E. Gray, 79, of 1009 Augusta St., Bluefield, formerly of Kimball, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996, in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Pilot, Va., he was a son of the late Howard C. and Katherine Garnand Gray. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II serving in Military Railway Services of the Transportation Corp in the European Theater. He had been a resident of Bluefield since 1953 and was a retired Supervisor of Materials for Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving: wife, Grace Gladys Roberts Gray of Bluefield, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Bill Wolfe, Harry Sutherland, Jack White, Charles Cromer, Harry Gray, Jim Cooke, Charles Rexrode, Pete Pelts, and Joe Wallace. on August 7, 1996.⁷

     James Hampton Gray was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 21, 1909 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Ruth Heninger circa 1925.^2,5,6 James Hampton Gray died on June 6, 1976 at age 66.²