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     His Social Security Number was 233-09-9241.³ John William "Bill" Parker was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Irene E. Hale.⁶ John William "Bill" Parker and Audrey Maurine Epperly were divorced.¹² John William "Bill" Parker was born on April 9, 1913 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Audrey Maurine Epperly on May 15, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁷ John William "Bill" Parker died on April 25, 1992 at West Virginia at age 79.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-18-2571.¹⁰ Sadie Virginia "Jennie" Parker Virginia (Jennie) Parker Calfee, 91, of Tampa, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 13, 2011. Her husband of 56 years, Carlton Crawford Calfee, precedes her in death. Born to Mae Strickler and John Thomas Parker in Twin Branch, near Iaeger, West Virginia, April 6, 1919, Jennie was a devoted sister to one brother, Bill Parker, and four sisters: Lucille Alexander, Peg Turner, Gladys Thomas and Alice Haynes, who all precede her in death. Jennie Parker grew up in West Virginia's coal mining country (home to the famed Hatfields and McCoys) during the Great Depression and vigorously applied herself to her studies while caring for her younger siblings. She claimed the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior through the teachings of the Methodist Church and embraced her proud heritage as a Daughter of the American Revolution. Upon graduating from high school, she was admitted to nursing school where she graduated with honors. She trained and worked the surgical unit at St. Luke's Hospital in Bluefield, West Virginia. While there, she met and married Crawford Calfee August 15, 1941. At the onset of World War II just four months later, Crawford joined the Army Air Corp as a pilot. Their journey took them to Memphis, where Crawford flew maintenance test flights and shared company with Clark Gable for a short period of time. The couple was transferred to Miami. As Crawford flew transport missions, Jennie worked the emergency room and surgical suite for Jackson Memorial Hospital Administration. She soon found her way to the Red Cross as a volunteer nurse so she could fly with Crawford. She cared for wounded war fighters during the long North Atlantic flights between Miami and Great Britain. At war's end, Crawford (honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant) and Jennie settled in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and soon welcomed daughter Harriet and sons, Carlton and John. Just after relocating to Tampa in 1957, the couple's 21st move, daughter Amy was born. Together, with the help of a mentor, they founded Hydraulic Machinery Incorporated until 1995. In the early 70s, the couple moved to Valrico, Florida where they raised horses and cattle. They were active members of First United Methodist Church of Brandon, Buckhorn Country Club, the Egypt Temple Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star. For all who knew her, Jennie wore her vivacious personality everywhere and was a friend to all. At 5'3", she called herself "The Little General" and pursued life from that point of view. She sought to find solutions for those in need or in trouble – if she couldn't help, she found someone who could. To friends of her children and children of her friends, employees and neighbors, she was known as "Mom" or "Momma C" and she in turn treated them as her adopted children. She loved extremely, lived passionately, gave generously and expected the best from herself and others. She was feisty, funny, artistic, resourceful, talented, creative and hard working – attributes she imparted on her children. When her children were young, Jennie danced in the Harmony Minstrels presented by the Bridgeport Lions Club and was active in the community. During her children's school years, she renewed her commitment to nursing as a Red Cross volunteer in its "Gray Lady Service" and served as school nurse in almost every school her children attended. This devotion to nursing inspired her niece and namesake, Rebeccah Virginia Thomas Getz of Troy, Virginia, to become a registered nurse. Not one for sports or social clubs, Jennie gravitated toward gardening, floral design, ceramics and china painting. No holiday was ever left undecorated and no one received a greater gift than a piece of her hand painted china imbued with the flower she had mastered – the "Forget-Me-Not." Always ready with an answer or an opinion, Jennie's sharp whit was both insightful and indelible. While she strove to live up to "never having to say you're sorry for something you never said," she was intolerant of braggarts and would ask rhetorically "if you know so much, why don't you have more to show for it?" In relationships, Jennie was known to hold a grudge when she felt she had been wronged and never shied away from debate or, under duress, the opportunity to throw a frying pan. Yet, when all was said and done, she gave herself over to the power of forgiveness and recognized "some people are just harder to love." When asked about the secret to her 56-year marriage, Jennie simply said: "The war began right after we were married and we lost so many people. Even in the worst of times, leaving is not an option when you've lived through the fear the world was going to end." "A loving heart that gives a lot has proven you forget me not; your love is the important key that will preserve my memory." Daughter, sister, niece, aunt, nurse, mother, "Granny," great grandmother, volunteer, neighbor, friend and little general – we forget you not. Jennie is survived by her children Harriet Rose (Bob) of Jacksonville, FL; Carlton Calfee (Nancy) and John Calfee (Betty) of Tampa, FL; and Amy Calfee of Jacksonville; grandchildren Emily Rose, Amber Prida (Andres) Robert Rose, Jr. (Katherine), John Rose (Krista), Elizabeth Calfee, Claire Calfee, Jessica Schreiber and Carlee Calfee; great grandchildren Robert Rose, III, Ella Prida, Taylor Rose, Jack Rose, Madison Gainey and Cole Rose.⁵ She was buried at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.¹¹ She was born on April 6, 1919 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,10 As of August 15, 1941,her married name was Calfee.⁴ She married Carlton Crawford Calfee on August 15, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Sadie Virginia "Jennie" Parker died on March 13, 2011 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 91.^5,10

     Denver Lee Christian was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Franklin Furnace, Scioto Co., Ohio.⁷ His Social Security Number was 233-32-3353.¹¹ He married Rachel Turner.¹² Denver Lee Christian was born on April 10, 1923 at Rarden, Scioto Co., Ohio.^11,3,4,5,6,7 He died on June 4, 1984 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 61.^2,6,7

     Norma J. Christian was born on July 12, 1925 at Ohio.^1,5 As of circa 1948,her married name was Yeley.⁶ She married Lawrence Yeley Jr. circa 1948.^2,6 Norma J. Christian and Lawrence Yeley Jr. were divorced on November 22, 1976 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁶

     Otis Wise Christian was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 276-22-4037.⁹ He was born on July 3, 1927 at Rarden, Portage Co., Ohio.^2,9,3,4,5,6 He married Martha Lawson Jacobs on October 22, 1949 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.^3,10,11 Otis Wise Christian died on March 18, 2004 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 76.^2,9,3 He CHRISTIAN, Otis Wise, 76, Lexington, husband of Martha Jacobs Christian, died Thurs., Mar. 18, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Franklin, OH, he was the son of the late H.G. and Bessie Christian. Mr. Christian was a World War II Navy veteran and attended Transylvania University. He was a retired Captain for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fire Department, and was retired from IBM Members Heritage Credit Union. He formerly worked in the Parks and Recreation Department and later worked for the Urban County Government where he was instrumental in the development of Jacobson Park. Mr. Christian also worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers. Mr. Christian served as the Director of State Park Campgrounds and Marinas for the Commonwealth of Kentucky until appointed the first superintendent at Fort Boonesborough State Park in Richmond, KY. He was the owner and operator of Christian's Marina on the Kentucky River at Clays Ferry, KY. Mr. Christian served as Sgt. Deputy for the Fayette County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America) and was also a member of the Church at Athens. In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughters, Linda Allgeier and her husband, George, and Candy Pettry and her husband, Dan, all of three grandchildren, Christian, Tyler and Holly Allgeier, all of two sisters, Mary Roberts and her husband, Shearl, and Norma Yeley, all of Ohio; a sister-in-law, Mildred Christian, widow of Elbert Christian, M.D., Louisville; a devoted niece, Sheila Kuhlman, Louisville; and special friends, Fred and Judy Kelly, T.J. Richardson, M.D., Medical Staff and Office Personnel of the Central Kentucky Medical Group. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert Christian, M.D. and Homer Christian. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. on March 19, 2004.³

     Dorothy Emma Willard was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^3,7 She was born on February 26, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death record and gravestone have a birth year of 1918.^3,4,7 As of November 22, 1939,her married name was Mason.⁴ She married Jack Hiram Mason on November 22, 1939 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4,7 Dorothy Emma Willard died on April 14, 1983 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 67.^3,7

     Cammie Beatrice Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on November 11, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 17; Died in an auto accident.^4,6

     Bondeen Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8331.⁸ Her married name was Barger.² She married Charles Frank Barger.^2,9,10 Bondeen Manning was born on April 11, 1928 at Virginia.^1,8 She died on June 22, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,8,10 She BARGER, Bondeen Manning, 67, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Barger, an infant son, her mother, Pearl Manning Craighead, and father, Oliver Manning, a sister, Cammie Manning; brothers, Herbert, Cleveland and Benny Manning; and a special nephew, Roger Manning. Surviving family include a stepmother, Nellie Manning of Bent Mountain; sisters, Kathryn and her husband Junior Sowers of Floyd, Linda and husband Tom Iddings of Bent Mountain; brothers and sister-in-law, Melvin and Julie Manning of Salem, Calvin Manning; and a friend, June Grable, of Roanoke; brothers, Oliver Manning Jr. of Roanoke, Paul, Bobby, Henry, Larry and Michael Manning all of Bent Mtn., Rocky Manning of North Carolina, Terry Manning of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Glenna Manning of Salem, and Sarah Carter of Roanoke; numerous Nieces and nephews; special nieces and their husbands, Debbie and John Morris, Patsy and R. J. Gibson, all of Salem; special nephews, Donald Manning of Salem, Billy and Lynn Manning of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 24, 1996 at 4 p .m., at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dr. William Davis officiating. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. on June 23, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-6064.³ Verselle A. Manning was buried at Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.⁵ He married Irene Unknown.⁵ Verselle A. Manning was born on March 25, 1916 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on March 22, 1998 at Maryland at age 81.³

     Charles Frank Barger was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Bondeen Manning, daughter of Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. and Pearl Mae Puckett.^1,2,3 Charles Frank Barger was born on November 6, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on June 4, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 51.³

     Melvin Hugh "Red" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Feb 22, 1931 at Bent Mountain.^1,2 He married Julia Ella Fralin on June 13, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,11 Melvin Hugh "Red" Manning died on November 15, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,4 He Melvin (Red) Hugh Manning, 73, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 15, 2004 after an extended illness. He was born February 22, 1931 at Bent Mountain, Virginia. He was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. He was a veteran of both the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Marine in Korea during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956 after more than 6 years of military service. Melvin was employed for 34 years in Quality Control at the General Electric Plant in Salem. He is survived by his love wife of 51 years, Julia Fralin Manning; two daughters, Debbie M. Morris and husband, Johnny, Patsy M. Gibson and husband, R.J; four grandchildren, Josh Morris, Dustin Morris, Ryan Gibson and Kayleigh Gibson, all of Salem. He is also survived by his brother, Calvin (Jim) Manning and June of Roanoke; his stepmother, Nellie Wimmer Manning; brothers, Paul Manning, Bobby Manning and wife, Carmen, Henry Manning, Larry Manning and wife, Rhonda, all of Cooper Hill, Oliver Manning, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Roanoke, Rocky Manning and wife, Celeste of Summerfield, North Carolina and Michael Manning of Radford; two sisters, Katherine M. Sowers and husband, Junior of Floyd, and Linda M. Iddings and husband, Tom of Riner; sister-in-law, Glenna Manning; and numerous nieces and nephews. Military graveside services will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 16, 2004.¹

     Julia Ella Fralin Julia Ella Fralin Manning, Sep 19, 1932 - Sep 26, 2024. Julia Ella Fralin Manning, 92, of Salem passed away on September 26, 2024. A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Melvin Hugh Manning and the daughter of James C. Fralin and Nettie Mae Fralin, both deceased. Julia was also preceded in death by two brothers, Homer Fralin and Howard Fralin; sister, Dora Pendelton; two brothers in law, Gordon Saul and Jim Pendleton; and sisters in law, Jenny Fralin and Eva Fralin. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School. Julia worked as a supervisor for Medeco Security Locks in Salem. She was devoted to her church West Salem Baptist where she enjoyed Bible Study Classes. Julia also enjoyed gardening, cooking, walking, and family time. Special time with her neighbors also known as the Block Party. Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Debbie Morris and husband John and Patsy Gibson and her husband RJ. Grandchildren Josh Morris and his wife Mandy. Dustin Morris and wife Amy. Ryan Gibson and wife Bridget Rowland. Kayleigh Butts and husband Robert. Great grandchildren, Avery and Jacob Morris. Shane, Nathan, Trevor and Kayla Morris. Emilia and Rowland Gibson. and Cameron Butts. Two brothers, Linwood Fralin and Ray Fralin and his wife Helen. One Sister Marie Saul. and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends Sonny and Rachel Campbell. A special thank you to the staff and friends at Snyder Nursing Home for all the love and care they provided for the 6 years she resided there. A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 19, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of June 13, 1953,her married name was Manning.² She married Melvin Hugh "Red" Manning, son of Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. and Pearl Mae Puckett, on June 13, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Julia Ella Fralin died on September 26, 2024 at Virginia at age 92.⁴

     Bessie Della Anderson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 Her married name was Manning.¹ She married Leonard Joseph Manning, son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester.¹ Bessie Della Anderson was born on July 9, 1885 at Virginia.¹ She died on January 12, 1928 at age 42.¹

     Edward Emmerson Beamer was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 11, 1909 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,1 He died on August 13, 1910 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-66-2640.⁵ John Robert "Johnnie" Elmore was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 28, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Carol Mae Ervin on July 5, 1969.^1,4,6 John Robert "Johnnie" Elmore died on December 7, 2013 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,5 He John Robert Elmore, age 66, of the Mudfork community in Bluefield, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born June 28, 1947 in New Castle, he was a son of the late Clifton and Esther Elmore. He was the minister of the Mudfork Church of Christ for 44 years, as well as Springville Christian Church for 27 years. He also served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Blueridge College of Evangelism. He was a loving and devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many through the years. He loved to preach. During his ministry he touched countless lives, including baptizing 342, conducting 454 funerals, and performing 152 weddings. He also preached 188 revivals in eleven states, as well as one in Mexico, resulting in a total of 59 baptisms. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending Virginia Tech sporting events, and watching his favorite shows, The Andy Griffith Show and Duck Dynasty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carol Mae Elmore. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Mark Elmore (Tonya) of Springville, Va., and John David Elmore (Terri) of King, N.C; two daughters, Rhonda Elmore of North Tazewell, Va., and Rhoda Whitaker (Warren) of Springfield, Ky; six granddaughters, Kimberly, Kristen, Haley, Faith, Madison and Laken; one brother, Allen Elmore (Amanda) of Roanoke, Va; and a multitude of Christian friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Mudfork Church of Christ with Joe Hall, Brian Mullins, Glenn Tabor and Warren Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be J.C. Pendleton, Larry Brown, Eddie Dickenson, Eddie Shrader, Jeff Carter, Frank Aldridge, C.C. Brooks, Kevin Billips, Harry Yates, Bill Kinser and Kenny Puckett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blueridge College of Evangelism, P.O. Box 979, Wytheville, VA 24382.Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA is serving the Elmore family. on December 11, 2013.²