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     Wilsie Ellis Aliff was buried at Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 7, 1921 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,8 He married Nannie Belle Shrader on January 8, 1943 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,9 Wilsie Ellis Aliff died on April 17, 1994 at Shepherdstown, West Virginia, at age 72.⁴ He Wilsie Ellis Aliff, (Slim), 72, of Route 1, Shepherdstown, W.Va., died Sunday, April 17, 1994, in the City Hospital. Born October 7, 1921 in Shawsville, Va., he was the son of the late William Oscar and Della Rose Aliff. He was employed for 40 years with the Norfolk and Western Railways and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. He was a member of the Covenant Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Nannie Belle Shrader Aliff, at home; two daughters, Nona Hager, Martinsburg, Karen Aliff, Moler's Crossroads; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Burgess D. Aliff, Christiansburg, Va., James A. Aliff, Blacksburg, Va; one sister, Irene Sutphin, Christiansburg, Va; a number of nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Delbert and Jack Foutz, Raymond, Matthews, Bill Petefish, Kenneth Tailey and John Piccolomini. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Larson officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. on April 19, 1994.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-0265.¹⁰ Burgess Deward Aliff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 9, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,10,4 He married Louise Virginia Bandy on February 28, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Burgess Deward Aliff died on February 21, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^10,2,3 He ALIFF, Burgess D., 73, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2000, at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Louise B. Aliff; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Carol Aliff, of Maryland; two daughters, Susan Aliff, of Christiansburg, Rhonda Powers and husband Randy, of Raleigh, N.C; two grandsons, Sean Aliff and Jacob Powers; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Rev. Jim Sutphin, of Shawsville; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Aliff, of Shepardstown, West Va., Flossie Aliff, of Christiansburg; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2000 at the Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by Dr. Glenn Griffin with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service. on February 23, 2000.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-70-6707.⁴ Nettie May/Mae Rose was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 She was born on October 18, 1885 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of November 22, 1904,her married name was Early.¹ She married William Oscar "Willie" Early on November 22, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 27, 1939,her married name was Thomas.² Nettie May/Mae Rose married James Tildon Thomas on April 27, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2 Nettie May/Mae Rose died on July 2, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^4,6

     William Oscar "Willie" Early was born on June 16, 1882 at Virginia.^2,4 He married Nettie May/Mae Rose, daughter of John D. Rose and Elizabeth Ann James, on November 22, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ William Oscar "Willie" Early died on November 16, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.

     John Dawson John Early was born circa 1915 at Virginia.² He died on March 13, 1934 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴

     James Tildon Thomas was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 His Social Security Number was 231-64-5017.⁵ He was born on October 22, 1875 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,5,1,2 He married Nettie May/Mae Rose, daughter of John D. Rose and Elizabeth Ann James, on April 27, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Tildon Thomas died on February 13, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^5,1

     Fitzhugh Lee "Fitz" Rose was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 4, 1890 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Cora B. Walters, daughter of Wade Walters and Cynthia Mills, on September 13, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Fitzhugh Lee "Fitz" Rose died in 1967 at Petersburg, Virginia.¹

     Cora B. Walters was born circa 1890 at Virginia.² As of September 13, 1910,her married name was Rose.¹ She married Fitzhugh Lee "Fitz" Rose, son of John D. Rose and Elizabeth Ann James, on September 13, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Cora B. Walters died after 1967.¹

     Margie Gertrude Rose was born on January 4, 1890 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on November 4, 1907 at age 17.¹

     Shelor Jackson ''Jack'' Rose Jack Rose was a soldier in WWI. After he was discharged from the service, he caught pneumonia walking home in the snow and died a few days later.¹
He was buried at James Graveyard, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 He was born on July 26, 1893 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 1, 1893.^6,5,2 He died on March 22, 1919 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 25.^1,5,2

     Charles William James was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on August 17, 1855 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Rosabelle "Rosy" Akers on October 26, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Charles William James died on July 8, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67; His gravestone has a death date of Jul 7, 1923.^5,6

     Rosabelle "Rosy" Akers was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,5 She was born on February 14, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of October 26, 1876,her married name was James.¹ She married Charles William James, son of William Paris James and Elizabeth Jane Poff, on October 26, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 Rosabelle "Rosy" Akers died on January 25, 1916 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 60; Her gravestone has a death date of Jan 26, 1916.^5,6

     John Cephas James left a will; 719-07-9702.³ He was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 22, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,9,4,5 He married Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Burke on November 29, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,5 John Cephas James married Irene Virginia Paine on August 19, 1938 at Radford, Virginia.^10,4 John Cephas James died on February 18, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 81; His gravestone has a death date of Feb 19, 1961.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 223-48-1779.⁹ Jerry Kyle James Sr. was buried at Hickman Cemetery, Route 624, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^10,5 He was born on January 20, 1882 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1,9,10,4 He married Carrie R. Long on September 11, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 Jerry Kyle James Sr. died on May 29, 1970 at Radford, Virginia, at age 88.^10,2,5 He Jerry Kyle James Sr., 88, of the Belview Community, died Friday morning at the Radford hospital. Surviving are two sons, Jerry Kyle James Jr., John Lewis James, Radford; a brother, Robert P. James, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs. Edgar L. Swain, Christiansburg. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is handling arrangements. on June 1, 1970.²

     Nannie Jane James was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 23, 1884 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of January 5, 1903,her married name was Trump.² She married Sidney James Trump on January 5, 1903 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Nannie Jane James died on April 23, 1963 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.³

     Charles Edgar James was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on August 18, 1886 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 17, 1886.^1,2,3 He died on April 17, 1922 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 35.^2,3

     Robert Parris James was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 His Social Security Number was 719-07-6966.⁹ He was born on May 26, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,7 He married Nora Alice Crumpecker on September 16, 1915 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,4 Robert Parris James died on November 18, 1976 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,7,2 He Robert P. James, 87, of Christiansburg, died Thursday in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Nora A. James; two sons, Charles E. James, William E. James, both of Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Melissa Swain, Christiansburg; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 1l a.m. Saturday at the Belmont Christian Church with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on November 19, 1976.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-04-7271.² Melissa Alice/Ann James was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on November 15, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Nov 25, 1891.^5,2,7,3 As of September 29, 1913,her married name was Swain.⁸ She married Edgar Leonard Swain on September 29, 1913 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,8 Melissa Alice/Ann James died on October 29, 1979 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^7,3

     Ruby Mozelle Rose was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5010.⁶ She was born on December 3, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,6,4 As of November 6, 1937,her married name was Miller.⁴ She married Oscar Rangeley Miller on November 6, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,4 Ruby Mozelle Rose died on July 4, 2007 at Virginia at age 94.^6,5 She Ruby Rose Miller, 94 of Christiansburg, went to meet her Lord, Wednesday, July 4, 2007. The daughter to the late Trigg and Annie Doyle Rose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Miller. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Browder and Christine Miller; three grandchildren, Keith and Carolyn Light, Lisa Slusser, Kevin and Susan Light; great granddaughter, Katherine Rose. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Online condolences maybe sent to hornefuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on July 5, 2007.⁵

     Charles Lewis "Moonie" Graham Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on January 14, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4,7 He married Iris Madalynne Dobbins, daughter of William Dillard "Rus" Dobbins and Addie Agnes Rose, on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 Charles Lewis "Moonie" Graham Jr. died on November 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^2,6 He GRAHAM, Charles L. Jr. (“Moonie”'), 74, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 1997. He was a retired electrician from N & W with 38 years of service. Mr. Graham was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Iris M. Graham; daughter, Carolyn G. Balthis; son, Timothy Graham; two grandchildren, Shannon M. Graham and Christy Balthis; brothers, Ramon E. Graham and wife, Hope, Edward Graham and wife, Helen; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 1997, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Robert Phaup officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. on November 6, 1997.²

     Carolyn Lee Graham was born on October 16, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of June 27, 1970,her married name was Balthis.⁴ She married Frank Wilson Balthis Jr. on June 27, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 Carolyn Lee Graham and Frank Wilson Balthis Jr. were divorced on June 8, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Carolyn Lee Graham died on December 26, 2021 at Exeter, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire, at age 74.⁶ She Carolyn Lee (Graham) Balthis, 74, passed away peacefully in Exeter, N.H., on December 26, 2021, with her daughter by her side. Carolyn was born in Roanoke, Va., on October 16, 1947, to Charles and Iris Graham. Five years later she became a big sister to her lifelong best friend, Tim Graham. She grew up in Garden City, was an active member of Garden City Church of the Nazarene, loved theater, and dreamed of being a French teacher. She attended Jefferson High School, graduating in 1966. After 2 years at Virginia Western Community College, in 1968 she was hired as a bank teller at Colonial American National Bank. She married Frank Balthis Jr. in 1970 and gave birth to a daughter, Christy (Balthis) Draheim, in 1975, they divorced in 1978. She worked at the bank for 33 years, persisting through its mergers into Crestar, then SunTrust. She worked her way up from teller to Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Tanglewood and Towers Branches. She took early retirement from SunTrust in 2001 due to disability. She took full advantage of her retirement, serving in several capacities at Virginia Heights Baptist Church, including Deacon and Sunday School Teacher of the Philathea Class; traveling overseas with her daughter, going on mission trips to Grenada and Kenya, helping raise her two great-nieces, whom she thought of as her own grandchildren, and working with her brother to landscape her yard into a floral paradise. She moved away from Roanoke in 2014 for the first time in her life, to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Connecticut, then moved with them to New Hampshire in 2015. She was ecstatic to welcome her only grandson, Ben Draheim, in 2017 and relished her role as Grammy. Her health having declined in the past few years, she spent the pandemic in Exeter Center Nursing Home in Exeter, N.H., only seeing her family standing six feet away through a window screen while wearing a mask. Thanks to loosened restrictions she was able to celebrate her grandson's fourth birthday in her room in November 2021, just one day before she fell ill. Carolyn was cremated and her ashes will be scattered along her favorite beach on Hatteras Island, N.C. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lewis "Moonie" Graham (1997) and Iris Madeline (Dobbins) Graham (2000), and brother, Timothy Wayne Graham (2013). She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Christine "Christy" (Balthis) Draheim (Shane) of Hampstead, N.H; step-granddaughter, Alexis Cheryl Draheim of Hampstead, N.H; grandson, Reuben Timothy "Ben" Draheim of Hampstead, N.H; niece, Shannon Marie (Graham) Lucas of Roanoke Va; two great-nieces, Alyssa Madeline (Lucas) Kuehn and Abigail Marie Lucas, both of Roanoke, Va; an uncle and many cousins. on July 3, 2022.⁶

     Timothy Wayne "Tim" Graham was born on November 26, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^6,7,4 He married Beverly Kay Jacobs on January 27, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Graham and Beverly Kay Jacobs were divorced on January 31, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Graham married Charlene Bernice Bell on May 26, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Graham and Charlene Bernice Bell were divorced on February 26, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Graham married Sherry Leigh Gray on June 6, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Timothy Wayne "Tim" Graham died on November 13, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.³ He Timothy Wayne (Tim) Graham, of Roanoke passed away quietly with his family by his side on November 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iris M. Graham and his father, Charles l. (Mooney) Graham. Tim is survived by his daughter, Shannon G. Lucas; sister, Carolyn G. Balthis; granddaughters, Alyssa M. Lucas and Abigial M. Lucas all of Roanoke. He is also survived by his niece, Christy B. Draheim and her husband Shane of Groton Conn; uncles, David Dobbins and wife Mary of Branson Mo., and Ralph Dobbins of Hopewell; as well as several cousins. A Memorial Service to honor him will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in the Chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church with the Reverend Nelson Harris Officiating. Family to receive guests immediately following the service. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory (540) 989-3131 on January 1, 2014.³