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     Donnie Wayne Wickham was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 15, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Bonnie Kay Pattison on January 18, 1986 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Donnie Wayne Wickham died on November 24, 2019 at Virginia at age 55.⁴ He Donnie W. Wickham, 55, of Montvale, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was employed at Western Virginia Water Authority as a Maintenance Coordinator and loved to hunt, fish and garden. Donnie was a loving husband and devoted father and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Wickham; and is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Bonnie Wickham; one son, Stuart Wickham; his mother, Juanita Tabor; special uncle, Pete Wickham and wife, Deborah; brother, Danny Wickham; sister, Paula Chitwood; father and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Pattison; sister-in-law, Penny McManaway and her husband, Chuck; three nephews, Carson McManaway, Douglas Morgan and Danny Morgan; many other family members and friends; and his beloved pet, Roscoe, the bunny rabbit. The family would like to express a special thanks to the Montvale Volunteer Rescue Squad for their help over the years. Also, a thank you to the nurses for their kindness and great care on 11 West and 9 West of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Main Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Bob Auxier officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. on November 28, 2019.⁴

     Donald Eugene Neighbors was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 15, 1935.⁵ He married Janet Ann Wickham, daughter of Perry Everett Wickham and Edith Adelia Wimmer, on February 17, 1979 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 Donald Eugene Neighbors died on May 5, 2014 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,4 He Donald Eugene Neighbors, 80, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2014. He was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison Neighbors and Mary Sullivan Neighbors. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, basketball and especially golf. Donald and wife, Janet, spent winters in Florida, where he loved to ride about on a golf cart, socializing with neighbors. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Janet Wickham Neighbors; son, Dennis (Diane) Neighbors; daughters, Deborah Thornhill and Patti (Mark) Manning; stepson, David (Karen) Peters; nine grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; a sister, Georgia Burton; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Oakey's East Chapel. Pastor T. G. Ayers will officiate. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on May 8, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0758.⁶ John Vestal Manning was born on April 7, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Edith Woodrow Garrett on June 1, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ John Vestal Manning and Edith Woodrow Garrett were divorced on June 12, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ John Vestal Manning died in May, 1965 at age 44.⁶

     Lillie Frances Craighead was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 She was born on November 20, 1889 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 As of February 12, 1908,her married name was Manning.⁴ She married Jonathan Huey Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on February 12, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Lillie Frances Craighead died on November 2, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^6,3

     Otho Eugene Manning was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.^5,7 He was born on June 1, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Frances Adeline Weaver on September 24, 1936 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,3 Otho Eugene Manning died on August 14, 1961 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 51.^4,5,7 He A funeral for Otho Eugene Manning, 51, 1021 Bayfield Drive will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. He died yesterday following a long illness at Huntsville Hospital. A native of Roanoke, he had lived in Huntsville for the past seven years. Employed by the federal government for 28 years, he was chief of the Defense Standardization Office at the Army Rocket and Guided Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal. Prior to that assignment he was employed at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C., and the Naval Torpedo Plant in Alexandria, Va. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Frances Manning; a daughter, Miss Carol Ann Manning of Huntsville; a son, David Eugene Manning of Huntsville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Manning of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. F. O. Lockland of Roanoke; three brothers, brothers, Ray Manning, Irvin Manning and Ted Manning, all of Roanoke. Active pallbearers will be Okey D. Lambert, John C. Barrett, Alphonso M. Heisler, Lloyd Dunn, Gene Parsons and Louis Sisco. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Snyder, Dan Drummond, Earl Tant, Ray Peck, Frank Kueat, Jim Hill, Bill Rasnake, Leland Gardner, Milton Mayo, Col. A. L. Bellavance, Dr. Donald S. Huber, and Dr. J. Ellis Sparks. on August 15, 1961.⁷

     Irvin Francis Manning was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 227-10-1002.⁸ He and Ruth Vera Cullen were divorced.⁹ Irvin Francis Manning was born on October 13, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,5 He married Ruth Vera Cullen on May 25, 1936 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁷ Irvin Francis Manning died on January 4, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-12-2370.⁹ Isaac Eldridge Manning was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3 He was born on September 28, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,3,5,11 He married Frances Arleen Whiticar on December 29, 1942 at St. Bernard Parrish, Louisiana.¹² Isaac Eldridge Manning and Frances Arleen Whiticar were divorced on November 24, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Isaac Eldridge Manning married Shirley Jean Hutton on October 28, 1966 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Isaac Eldridge Manning died on June 4, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^9,3,11

     Ethel Louise Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 225-32-2013.⁵ She was born on February 18, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 As of August 31, 1948,her married name was Lackland.⁴ She married Mercer Wilson Lackland on August 31, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,8 Ethel Louise Manning died on April 2, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,8,6 She LACKLAND, Ethel M., 76, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003. She was predeceased by her husband, Mercer "Buddy" Lackland; her parents, Lilly and Jonathan Manning; five brothers; a sister-in-law, Janet Lackland Ford; a special cousin, Mary Craighead; and one of her grand-dogs, Cody. Surviving are her daughter, Lisa Lackland; son, Jon Lackland; a niece, a nephew and an aunt. The family wishes to thank Richfield Recovery and Care Center, the staff on 2 West and Gentle Shepherd Hospice, especially, Jenny Lemon, Amanda Stephens, Chaplain Mary Ann, Venita Jones and special friend, Lisa Webb for their loving care for Ethel. on April 4, 2003.⁶

     Raymond Leo Manning was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-30-8027.⁹ He was born on February 16, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,6 He married Thelma Elizabeth Miller on February 13, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Raymond Leo Manning died on November 2, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,9,5 He Raymond Leo Manning, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Thelma M. Manning; several nieces and nephews, particularly Darrel and Doris Jean Driftmier. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 4, 2003.²

     Her Social Security Number was 050-10-3223.³ Thelma Elizabeth Miller was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on November 19, 1913 at Hawleyville, Page Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of February 13, 1955,her married name was Manning.² She married Raymond Leo Manning, son of Jonathan Huey Manning and Lillie Frances Craighead, on February 13, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Thelma Elizabeth Miller died on February 9, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.^1,4,3 She Thelma Miller Manning, 99, of Roanoke, went to sleep at her home Saturday, February 9, 2013, and will rest until Jesus returns to take us all to heaven. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Harrison Miller; mother, Lula Oleva Southerland Miller; brother, Benjamin Carl Miller; husband, Raymond Leo Manning. She is survived by a special nephew, Stanley Brown Lee; special friends, Charlie Gusso, Bo Wise, Lucille Graves (housekeeper), Basil Turner (lawn keeper), Rick Hoosier (stylist), Al Franklin and Good Timers, Arlie Mabry and Patrick Mehfoud; her live-in companion for 10 years, Darkas Mason LPN, and her children, James M. McCauley III, Keith McCauley and wife, Yuonne, Susan Mehfoud and husband, Patrick, Dwayne McCauley and wife, Cyndy and many grandchildren; special pets that she loved, Penny (dog), Angel (cat) and Stinky (cat). Thelma retired at age 65 as a Chief Rate Clerk with N & W Railroad, now Norfolk Southern. She formed the first railroad retirement luncheon at the country club with seven people and ended up with 200 by year 2012. She also started a bowling league and became the secretary for 17 years. She filled the bowling alley with Good Timers; they bowled at All Star Lanes in 1968, then moved to Hill Top Lanes. The teams are still going strong today. She enjoyed playing Rummy and watching game shows on T.V. She was a member of Edgewood Christian Church. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their kindness and care. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on February 12, 2013.¹

     Virginia Lee Strickler Virginia was adopted.¹ Her Social Security Number was 235-42-4269.³ She was born on December 21, 1926 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ She died in March, 1995 at age 68.³

     Arney G. Simpson was buried at Allen Cemetery, Buchanan Co., Missouri.³ She was born in August, 1897 at Virginia.¹ She died in 1997.³

     Dora Blondee Simpson was buried at Barnesville Cemetery, 69 Highway, North of Lawson, Barnesville, Clinton Co., Missouri.⁴ Her married name was Graham.³ She married Ira T. Graham.³ Dora Blondee Simpson was born in 1901 at Virginia.^1,4 She died in 1968.⁴

     Beulah A. Poff was born on June 24, 1887 at Clinton Co., Missouri.⁴ As of January 15, 1913,her married name was Boydston.³ She married Dr. Paul Boydston on January 15, 1913 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.³

     Clara Irene Harless was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 31, 1900 at Tip Top, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 24, 1923,her married name was Simpson.² She married Sherman Ruric Simpson, son of Jesse Flournoy Simpson and Annie Eliza S. Strickler, on December 24, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Clara Irene Harless and Sherman Ruric Simpson were divorced before April, 1950.⁵ Clara Irene Harless died on May 19, 1982 at age 82.⁴

     Robert Alvin Mullins was buried at Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Netherlands.^4,5 He was born on June 12, 1914 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Mary Ellen Moreau on May 1, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.⁶ Robert Alvin Mullins died on October 7, 1944 at Belgium at age 30.^4,5,8

     Julia Mullins was born on July 4, 1922 at West Virginia.^1,4 As of June 21, 1941,her married name was Schietinger.² She married James Robert Schietinger on June 21, 1941.² Julia Mullins died on June 21, 1985 at Mount Holly, Burlington Co., New Jersey, at age 62.⁴

     Doris Lucille Parker was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,9 She was born on January 7, 1912 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,9 As of November 28, 1934,her married name was Alexander.⁴ She married William Ernest "Alec" Alexander on November 28, 1934 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Doris Lucille Parker died on January 3, 2007 at West Virginia at age 94.^3,9 She Doris Lucille Parker Alexander, 94, of Oak Hill, died Jan. 3, 2007. Born Jan. 7, 1912, at Twin Branch, McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late John T. and May Strickler Parker. She also was preceded in death by her husband, William Ernest Alexander, on Feb. 4, 1967; a son, James Thomas Alexander, in 1997; her brother, J.W. Parker; and sisters, Edna Turner, Gladys Thomas and Alice Haynes. Lucille was a 1931 graduate of the Sandy River District High School (Iaeger). She attended Concord College and obtained a Standard Normal Teaching Certificate. Before marrying and moving to Fayette County, she taught school in McDowell County. She was most of all a loving mother to her children, but she worked as a store clerk and a hospital worker. Mrs. Alexander was a member of Summerlee Presbyterian Church where she was active in many capacities of the church. In 2000, she was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in the Presbyterian Women. Gardening, sewing, quilting and reading were what she loved to do. She made many quilts for her children and grandchildren. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. John (Lelia) Grimes of Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Robert (Edna) Wriston of Flat Rock, Mich., Mrs. Robert (Sadie) Brash of Hilltop, and Ms. Alice Hambrick of Oak Hill; a special son whom she helped raise, Joseph Krawchison of Copper Hill, Va; a sister, Virginia Calfee of Tampa, Fla; and a sister-in-law, Irene Parker of Welch; grandchildren, Kathy Smith, Scott Greene, Mike Grimes, Lisa Elswick, Amber Wriston, Eddie Hambrick, James Thomas Alexander, David Alexander and Lisa Arcos; great-grandchildren, Julie Davis, Meredith and Madelyn Grimes, Justin Hambrick, Dylan and Kella Elswick, Chole and Corbin Greene and Shelby Alexander; and a great-great-grandson, Elliott Alexander Davis. Burial was at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. on January 11, 2007.³

     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