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     Austin Clark Lowry was born on March 23, 1928 at Oswego, Oswego Co., New York.^2,3,4 He married Suzanne Prillaman, daughter of Henry Alfred Prillaman and Lucy Doris Littlepage, on July 8, 1961 at Essex Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Austin Clark Lowry died on November 15, 2020 at Holmes Beach, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 92.⁴ He Austin Clark Lowry, 92 of Holmes Beach, FL passed away at home November 15. Born March 23, 1928 in Owego, NY to Donaldson R. Lowry and Emily Clark Lowry, he served in the US Marine Corps at the end of World War II, was a graduate of the Owego Free Academy, held an undergraduate degree from St Bonaventure University, and a masters from Cornell University. Austin spent his career at Cornell University: 1952-1963 in the Agronomy Department and 1965-1986 in the Department of Agriculture Economics (now The School of Applied Economics and Management) as the extension associate responsible for the Cornell Agricultural Management Information System (CAMIS). He retired in 1986. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Charlotte McClintock (William), brothers, Donaldson R. Lowry, Jr (Thelma), and Robert C. Lowry. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne P. Lowry of Ithaca, NY and Holmes Beach, FL; son, Brian R. Lowry (Carlyn Carey) of Dennisport, MA; daughter, Heather Cundey (John Bartlett) of Short Hills, NJ; grandchildren, Alison Cundey, Nicholas Cundey and Phebe Carey Lowry; and several nieces and nephews. After Austin received his undergraduate degree, he moved to Ithaca, NY and began his 34-year career at Cornell University where in 1960 he met Virginia transplant Suzanne Prillaman - a Cornell graduate student at the time. They married in 1961 and settled in Ithaca's Ellis Hollow where they raised their two children and made many life-long friends. Becoming a first time parent at almost 40, Austin was an extremely loving and dedicated father, who always showed great interest and pride in his children's lives. He was a faithful hockey dad and spent many cold Ithaca winters at his son's pre-dawn practices and games. His children were also rewarded by his vast knowledge, and his vivid story telling which included many accounts of his time during WWII. An avid squash player, he competed against young Cornell students well into his 60s. He began running in his late 50s and took his daughter on her first run at 15 years old which encouraged her life-long love of the sport. He spent many happy retirement years on Anna Maria Island where he joined and acquired many dear friends with the early morning beach walkers, and had many rewarding years as a volunteer with Bradenton Tidewell Hospice, and with 'Friends of Bill' whose friendship and patience made his late life not only possible, but productive and very happy. Diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer exactly 4 weeks prior to the date of his death, he spent those final weeks surrounded by family and friends, and enjoyed receiving cards and calls from many more. He said more than once during this time that he was the luckiest man in the world to be surrounded by so much love. Autin’s family is so grateful for that support and for the extremely kind and knowledgeable care from Tidewell Hospice. He and his family are especially grateful to caregiver Veronica Betancur for the incredible love and support she gave him in his final 5 years of life. Austin will be remembered for his kindness, genuine interest in others, humor, intelligence, generosity, and disinterest in the material world. on November 18, 2020.⁴

     John Ralph Prillaman John Ralph Prillaman, 76, of Callaway, VA passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born October 13, 1944 the son of the late John M. Prillaman and Laura Ellen Beckett Prillaman. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Prillaman. Ralph worked for many years as a dairy farmer and at Anderson Tractor Company. Surviving are his wife, Janice Prillaman; three children, Lori Webb (Mike), Karen Prillaman, Brian Prillaman (Melissa); 4 grandchildren, Chelsea Webb (Tyler), Evan Webb, Cody Morgan, Mary Prillaman; 4 great grandchildren, Kenleigh, Skylar, Everett, Clay; brother, David K. Prillaman (Janet), Elizabeth Klingel, Gloria Prillaman; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Floyd and Melita Anderson and their families. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at Mountain View Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 13, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Janice Mildred Sink on March 31, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ John Ralph Prillaman died on September 18, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-62-8700.¹⁰ Harold Wayne Prillaman was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on June 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,10,3,4,11,6} He married Shelia Eunice Midkiff on August 12, 1972 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Harold Wayne Prillaman and Shelia Eunice Midkiff were divorced on July 20, 1982.³ Harold Wayne Prillaman married Doris Lucille Hodges on September 28, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Harold Wayne Prillaman and Doris Lucille Hodges were divorced on May 26, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Harold Wayne Prillaman died on August 29, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^2,10,11,7 He PRILLAMAN, Harold Wayne, 47, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001. He was a member of Bethany Methodist Church and the Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F.&A.M. Harold had been a contract mail driver for several years and previously was employed by VDOT for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Prillaman; his grandparents, Edgar A. and Callie Dudley Beckett; and his stepson, Toby A. Gearhart. Surviving is his mother, Ellen Beckett Prillaman, Rocky Mount; a loving and dear companion, Patricia Eller and son, Jason, of Chilhowie; two daughters, Amanda Gail Prillaman, Rocky Mount, Stacy Ellen Prillaman. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Prillaman Klingel, and Gloria L. Prillaman, both of Rocky Mount; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David K. and Janet Sink Prillaman, John Ralph and Janice Sink Prillaman, all of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews and their spouses, Mike and Lori Webb, J.D. and Kim Prillaman, Brian and Melissa Prillaman, Rea Prillaman, and Karen Prillaman. He is also survived by an uncle, several aunts, cousins, many good friends, and loved ones. Interment with graveside rites by Rocky Mount Lodge #201 A.F.&A.M. will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on August 31, 2001.²

     Henry Alfred "Al" Prillaman Henry Prillaman, November 20th, 1946 - December 5th, 2023. Henry Alfred “Al” Prillaman, age 77, of Vinton, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born in Vinton, Virginia a son of the late Jack and Ruby Akers Prillaman and graduated from William Byrd High School. Al worked in the Hardware Industry as a Salesman for over 50 years and was a member of Bonsack Baptist Church. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing. Al is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Payne Prillaman. His son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Nicole Prillaman, a grandson, Zachary Prillaman and a granddaughter, Kaylee Prillaman. One sister, Rita Jane Vaught and 2 nieces, Pam Atkins and Melissa Oakes. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.⁴ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 20, 1946 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Nancy Delores Payne on July 23, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 Henry Alfred "Al" Prillaman died on December 5, 2023 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0929.⁹ Everett Chester Reckley Everett Chester Reckley, 88 of Bedford, VA passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on Saturday, May 19, 1923 in Roanoke, VA, a son of the late Chester E. Reckley and Rachel Goodwin Reckley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Raynor. He was a millwright with DuPont Fibers in Richmond, was a member of Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge #2346 and was retired fire chief of Bensley Volunteer Fire Department, Company 3. Surviving is his wife of seventy years, Christine Franklin Reckley; a daughter, Carol Osentoski & husband, George of Atlanta, GA; a son-in-law, Jerry Raynor of Moneta; his sister, Joyce Fontenot of Owens Crossroads, AL, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Alzheimers Association, 2728 Colonial Avenue, SW, Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating.⁴ He was born on May 19, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,4 He married Christine Bell/Belle Franklin on October 25, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 Everett Chester Reckley died on September 11, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^2,9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9983.⁴ Christine Bell/Belle Franklin Christine Franklin Reckley, 92 of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Ruby Johnson Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Chester Reckley and a grandson, Gary Pippin. Surviving is her daughter, Carol R. Osentoski & husband, George of Atlanta, GA; son-in-law, Jerry Raynor of Moneta, as well as five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 am at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Melvin Harris officiating.² She was born on October 6, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of October 25, 1941,her married name was Reckley.³ She married Everett Chester Reckley, son of Chester Earl Reckley and Rachel Gladys Goodwin, on October 25, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Christine Bell/Belle Franklin died on April 9, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^4,5,2

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3795.² Ruth Mae Hall was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 26, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 As of September 27, 1956,her married name was Goodwin.¹ She married George Dewey "Slim" Goodwin, son of Foilus Grant "Falley" Goodwin and Elmirga Jane "Maggie Jane" Muncy, on September 27, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 Ruth Mae Hall died on January 16, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 99.^3,2,4 She Ruth Mae "Granny" Goodwin, 99, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was born on September 26, 1907. She was preceded in death by her husband, George "Slim" Goodwin; and two of her children, Wesley E. Perdue and Georgia A. Ebey. She was known as "Granny" by many people and worked as a cook in a few of the local restaurants like the old Elliston Truck Stop and Wilson's Restaurant. She loved everybody and was loved by everybody and will be missed. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lucy E. Workman, of Elliston, Claudine and Raymond Cocke, of Burton, Michigan, and Mary and Fred Phillips, of Elliston; along with 15 grandchildren, 41 greatgrandchildren and 51 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Seneca Baptist Church with the Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will follow in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either the Elliston Fire Department or the Shawsville Rescue Squad. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on January 17, 2007.³

     Virginia Geraldine Douglas was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 7, 1928 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 26, 1946,her married name was Dove.² She married Theodore McKinley Dove on October 26, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 Virginia Geraldine Douglas died on May 18, 2008 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 79.¹ She Virginia Douglas Dove, 79, of Chantilly, Va., died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Inova Commonwealth Care Center. She was born in Covington, Va., on September 7, 1928, to the late Ernest and Thelma Craft Douglas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore McKinley Dove. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Dove Dragos, of Chantilly, Va; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. and Cassandra Dove, of Manquin, Va; two grandchildren, Michael Dove and wife, Nicole, of Richmond, Va., and Jennifer Alexandra Barrett and husband, Scott, of Hubert, N.C; a great-granddaughter, Hannah Grace Barrett; sisters, Lucille Catonia, Margaret Semones and Margie Waid; a brother, Ernest Douglas; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, May 24, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday prior to the service at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg, Va. on May 21, 2008.¹

     John Gradon "Jay" Cox was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 5, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He died on September 8, 2004 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-74-0713.⁶ Larry William Cox married Billie Bishop.³ Larry William Cox was born on January 12, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,7 He married Donna Gail Linkous on July 4, 1973 at Merrimac, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Larry William Cox and Donna Gail Linkous were divorced on February 27, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Larry William Cox died on April 12, 2003 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,6 He COX , Larry William, 52, of Riner, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Billie Bishop Cox ; two children, Shawn Cox and Brandi Cox of Christiansburg; one stepson, Pete Jones of Christiansburg; a granddaughter, Lakin Golden Cox ; a stepgranddaughter, Ashley Renee Jones; a special friend, David Smith; his mother, Doris B. Cox of Riner; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Richard Smith of Riner, Ethel and Harold Estes of Blacksburg, Ann Altizer of Christiansburg, Wanda and Ronnie White of Elliston and Vicki and Tony Surratt of Bassett; two brothers, Clay Cox and John Cox , both of Riner; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Cole Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. on April 14, 2003.³

     Clay Dudley Cox Clay Dudley Cox, 61, of Riner, passed away Sunday June 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Doris Cox, and three brothers, Donnie, Larry, & John Cox. He is survived by five sisters & brothers-in-law, Helen & Richard Smith, Ethel & Harold Estes, Wanda & Ronnie White, Vicki & Tony Surratt, and Virginia Ann Altizer. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.² He was born on May 18, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 5, 2016 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.²