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     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4274.⁴ Marion Grace Baugess was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 14, 1925 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,3 As of September 13, 1946,her married name was King.³ She married Burgess Garnett King, son of Burgess Holly King and Mabel Marie "Pet" Garnett, on September 13, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Marion Grace Baugess died on June 19, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,4,5 She KING, Grace Baugess, 73, of Salem, passed away Saturday, June 19, 1999. She was preceded in death by her father, William Bryan Baugess; stepfather, Daniel Edgar ("Happy") Harris, and one brother, O. Dalton Baugess. Mrs. King is survived by her husband of 53 years, Burgess G. King, of Salem; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna King and Donald F. Tomb, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Nancy King and Bruce Porter, Salem, and grandchildren, Jennifer Malindi Amrhein and Daniel Burgess Tomb, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Jason M. Porter, Salem. She is also survived by her mother, Florence Dalton Harris of Salem and one brother, William B. Baugess, Charlotte, N.C. Friends may call at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 21, 1999. Graveside services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Salem Rescue Squad or to the charity of your choice. on June 21, 1999.²

     Dennis Bruce Porter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 21, 1943 at Clifton, Iroquois Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Nancy Lynne King, daughter of Burgess Garnett King and Marion Grace Baugess, on May 14, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Dennis Bruce Porter died on September 12, 2020 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 77.³ He Dennis Bruce Porter, 77, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully after a sudden illness at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was born on July 21, 1943, in Clifton, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and served three years. Bruce was an Independent Financial Advisor with his own practice, Financial Strategies, and most recently retired from Morgan Stanley. Serving his clients' financial futures and developing those relationships brought him much personal satisfaction. Bruce loved his life. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling with his wife and friends, hiking, riding his bike, spending time at the cottage in the woods, and loving his family. He had love in his heart for God and is now at peace. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Byron Ervin Porter; his mother, Willough Mae Tracey; one brother, Raymond Porter; and three sisters, Marian Biggs, Dorothy Porter, and Shirley McPherson. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Nancy King Porter; his sons, Jason M. Porter, his wife Dara Lipton and grandson, Lucas Porter of Alexandria, Va; Dennis B. Porter II of Indianapolis, Ind; and Michael T. Porter of Knoxville, Tenn; one daughter, Kimberly Houston and grandson, Jacob Wells of Indianapolis, Ind; and numerous other beloved family members. A graveside service, with COVID-19 social distancing, will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park, 1250 E. Main St, Salem, VA. on September 19, 2020.³

     Flossie Valentine Gearheart was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4441.³ She was born on February 14, 1906 at Virginia.³ As of August 3, 1933,her married name was Aliff.⁴ She married Morres Lee Aliff, son of William Oscar Aliff and Della A. "Ardella" Rose, on August 3, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Flossie Valentine Gearheart died on August 1, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 99.^1,3,2 She Flossie Gearheart Aliff, 99, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morres Lee Aliff. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Loretta G. Scott of N.C., Janice Hall and Sandy Aliff, both of Christiansburg; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Princess Chandler; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Irene Sutphin; and sister-in-law, Louise Aliff. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The Aliff Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, (382-2612). Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com on August 2, 2005.¹

     Arnold Ray Scott was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 3, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Loretta Geraldine Aliff, daughter of Morres Lee Aliff and Flossie Valentine Gearheart, on March 20, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Arnold Ray Scott died on October 11, 1986 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 57.^3,4

     Rev. Montague Chrisman "Jim" Sutphin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 8, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,5 He married Edna Irene Aliff, daughter of William Oscar Aliff and Della A. "Ardella" Rose, on April 12, 1941 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,8,4 Rev. Montague Chrisman "Jim" Sutphin died on April 1, 2014 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^3,4,5,6 He Rev. M. C. (Jim) Sutphin, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at home with his family. He pastored many churches in the area - Oak Grove Church, Sugar Grove Baptist, Cedar Springs Baptist, Sowders Chapel Baptist, West Milford Baptist, Anath Baptist, East Radford Baptist, Eggleston Baptist, and Maranatha Baptist; most recently he was minister of hospital visitation at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sutphin; parents, William and Ollie Sutphin; brothers, Bob, Raymond, and Charlie; sisters, Thelma Hurley and Leola Hawkins; son-in-law, Scott Bonham; and great-granddaughter, Lainey Schultz. Jim is survived by his son, Kenneth Sutphin and wife Benira of Lugoff, S.C; daughters, Della Cameron and husband Larry of Front Royal, Va., Judy Lynn Bonham of Roanoke, and Donna Baratta and husband Mike of Vinton; grandchildren, Jamie Lee Taylor, Chase Sutphin and wife Tressa, Dale Chrisman Underwood, Drusilla Lynn Underwood, Tonya Lee Hough and husband Mike, Brian Trump, Jessica Stitcher and husband Peter, and Michael Baratta; great-grandchildren, Scott Taylor, Briley Sutphin, Taren Sutphin, Sedona Sutphin, Michael Hoback, Lexi Dixon, Laura Hooker, Aiden Stitcher, and Emily Stitcher; sisters, Opal Jones and husband Robert of Salem, and Frances Mullins and husband Ed of Radford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2006 Preston Street, Radford. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Church, with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Flowers are appreciated, however if anyone would like to do so, please consider a donation to Gethsemane Baptist Church, P O Box 3514 F.S.S., Radford, VA 24143. on April 3, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-6684.⁴ Dewey Thomas Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on January 25, 1898 at Virginia.^4,3 He married Gertrude B. Aliff, daughter of William Oscar Aliff and Della A. "Ardella" Rose, circa 1921.^1,2,3 Dewey Thomas Custer died on November 18, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^4,3