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     His Social Security Number was 228-88-2480.³ Roy Chester "R.C." Wilson was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 16, 1955.³ He died on April 3, 2003 at Virginia at age 47.^2,3 He WILSON, Roy Chester, (R.C.), 47, of Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2003. He was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School, Class of 1974, and a member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roy C. Wilson and Chester M. Snider; step-grandfather, Carman Hylton. Surviving are his parents, Weyman "Willie" and Charlotte Wilson; a sister and brother-in-law, Fonda and Dave Wilson and their daughter, Rebecca Ann; a brother, Dale Thomas Wilson, all of Cloverdale; grandmothers, Lillian N. Snider of Cloverdale and Canara Wilson Hylton of Troutville; a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's East Chapel, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2003, with the Rev. Glen A. McCrickard officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Read Mountain Rescue Squad or Cloverdale Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's East Chapel (977-3909). on April 5, 2003.²

     Raymond Garron Bell was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 9, 1916 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7,4,5 He married Monnie Addline Garretson on August 9, 1936 at Walkerton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Raymond Garron Bell married Alma Ruth Wickline on October 31, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7 Raymond Garron Bell died on November 28, 1948 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 32.^3,7,4 He Raymond Tarron (should be Garron) Bell, 32, of Besoco, died at his home at 7:30 p.m. yesterday following a sudden heart attack. He had been employed by the Leccony Smokeless coal company for the past 12 years. He was born Aug. 9, 1916, son of P. C. and Ibra Collins Bell. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Wickline, of Besoco, and four children. Also, three brothers, Ralph and Posey of Josephine, and Harry, now serving in the United States army; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph Helmick of Rhodell, Miss Geraldine and Miss Ethel Bell, both of Josephine. on November 29, 1948.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-10-7715.³ Curtis Calloway Conner was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Marie Alley.³ Curtis Calloway Conner was born on May 10, 1913 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He died on February 24, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 29; Died of pneumonia after ulcer surgery, his gravestone has a death date of Feb 23, 1943.^3,6,7 He Funeral services for Curtis C. Conner, 29, who died in a local hospital Wednesday morning will be held this afternoon. Burial will follow in the Sunset memorial park. on February 26, 1943.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4324.⁸ Aubrey Earl Conner was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Sadie May/Mae Gilbert.^2,9 Aubrey Earl Conner married Ruby L. Unknown.¹⁰ Aubrey Earl Conner was born on March 9, 1910 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,11 He and Sadie May/Mae Gilbert were divorced before April, 1950.^5,10 Aubrey Earl Conner died on March 8, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^8,2,3,5,11 He CONNER, Aubrey Earl, 87, of Hardy, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a retired mechanic and sheet metal worker, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. His wife was the late Sadie Gilbert Conner. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Earl A. and Connie H. Conner of Hardy; two daughters, Frances J. Lambert and Iris A. Conner, both of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren, including two special grandchildren, Brandon Conner and Samantha Mason, and several great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. on March 9, 1998.²

     Cearl Joseph "Joe" Jernell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 225-12-9567.⁹ He was born on October 27, 1921 at Garden City, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,8,10 He married Myrtle Ermagene/Emergean Lawrence, daughter of Simon Peter Lawrence and Sallie Ann Strickler, on May 7, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,11,7,2 Cearl Joseph "Joe" Jernell died on May 9, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,9,8,10,5 He Cearl Joseph (Joe) Jernell, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Veterans Care Center. Mr. Jernell was born October 27, 1921, a son of the late Ernest and Ethel Connor Jernell. He served in the Army during World War II, following Military service he worked in the Street Maintenance Department for the City of Roanoke. He married Myrtle E. Jernell who preceded him in death in November of 1999. Mr. Jernell leaves two children to cherish his memory, his daughter, Bonnie J. Witt; and a son, Jerry L. Jernell, both of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Christopher and Curtis Witt, both of Roanoke; and a sister, Ailene Crawford of Troutville. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park officiated by the Rev. Don Summerville. The family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2728 Colonial Ave. S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Road SW.
on May 12, 2005.¹

     Carrie Cliffie "Carra" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on September 16, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1901.^8,6 As of August 21, 1917,her married name was Stump.¹ She married Lewis Bailey Stump on August 21, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Carrie Cliffie "Carra" Poff and Lewis Bailey Stump were divorced on May 31, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of December 7, 1930,her married name was Jernell.³ Carrie Cliffie "Carra" Poff married Ernest Leonard Jernell on December 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 Carrie Cliffie "Carra" Poff died on December 29, 1934 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 35.⁶

     Murry Kyle White Murry Kyle White, of Salem, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mildred (Suzee) White. He is survived by his nephew, John (Barry) Leitch and his wife, Judy; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; and a special friend, Katrina Johnson. He was considered a member of the City of Salem and Roanoke County Judicial System; wherein, lawyers would seek his advice on how they presented their cases and what he thought the outcome would be. Among his friends were judges, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other court staff. He was made an honorary member of the Roanoke County and Salem Bar in 2012 as a demonstration of the admiration of the legal profession. Murry has been a proud member of the Salem Masonic Lodge #23 since March 27, 1952, and was recently presented with a certificate for being a member for 65 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will conducted Thursday with pallbearers from the City of Salem Sheriff's Office, the City of Salem Police Department, and Retired State Police. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, with Masonic Rites by Taylor Lodge #23 AF & AM.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2 His Social Security Number was 227-05-9203.⁷ He was born on September 10, 1914 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Mildred May Mills, daughter of Joseph Newton "Newt" Mills and Effie Mae Gearheart, on April 19, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Murry Kyle White died on March 31, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^2,7,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4022.¹ John Louis Leitch was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7,6 He was born on July 12, 1911 at Rocky Point, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4,5 He married Mary Lillian Mills, daughter of Joseph Newton "Newt" Mills and Effie Mae Gearheart, on December 5, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 John Louis Leitch died on August 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^1,3,7,6 He John Louis Leitch, age 68, of Rt. 3, Salem, passed away Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Mills Leitch: one son, John Barry Leitch, Moneta; one sister, Mrs. Mary Coleman, Hampton; three brothers, Charles E. Leech, Sr., Vinton; Earl Adolph Leech, Roanoke; James T. Leitch, Hermiston, Oregon; also one grandson, Robert McKinley Leitch. Interment in Sherwood. on August 24, 1979.⁶

     Iva Gay Graham was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 227-05-4121.¹¹ She was born on December 20, 1911 at Sowers, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,10,3 As of August 19, 1939,her married name was Hodges.⁴ She married Coleman Young Hodges on August 19, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.^9,10,4,12 Iva Gay Graham died on November 13, 1996 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.^11,9,10 She HODGES, Iva Graham, 84, of Dublin, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996 in a Radford hospital. She was the widow of Coleman Y. Hodges. Surviving are five sisters, Mae Conner, Floyd, Edith McBride, Glade Hill, Evangeline Wickline, Radford, Atha Smith, Zephrys Hill, Fla. and Lakie Williams, Roanoke; two brothers, Hanson Graham, Anderson, S.C. and Harding Graham, Radford. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be conducted from the chapel at Highland Memorial Gardens in Dublin. on November 15, 1996.⁹

     Coleman Young Hodges was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 His Social Security Number was 228-03-5993.⁸ He was born on December 18, 1916 at Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Nov 15, 1916 and the SSDI and military records have Dec 16, 1916.^8,4,5,9,6 He married Iva Gay Graham, daughter of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone, on August 19, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Coleman Young Hodges died on May 25, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^4,9,7 He Coleman Young Hodges, age 66, died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired employee of Hercules, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Iva G. Hodges, Dublin; three brothers, Jessie Hodges, Rocky Mount; Willard Hodges, Collinsville; Homer Hodges, Bassett; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Benson, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Ruby Weaver, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Claudine Hodges, Norfolk. Entombment in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum. on May 27, 1983.⁷

     Mary Ida Graham was buried at Oakland Hills Cemetery, Farmington, Oakland Co., Michigan.^10,11 Her Social Security Number was 227-07-1167.¹² She was born on April 21, 1913 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,3,13 As of June 8, 1931,her married name was Coffey.⁸ She married Walter James Coffey on June 8, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,14 As of October 11, 1941,her married name was Switzer.⁹ Mary Ida Graham married Donald Blaine Switzer Sr. on October 11, 1941 at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan.^10,9 Mary Ida Graham died on November 17, 1976 at Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 63.^10,13 She Mary Graham Switzer, formerly of Floyd, died Nov. 17, 1976 in a Taylor, Michigan Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, Donald Switzer, Sr; two sons, Donald, Jr. and Phillip Switzer of Taylor, Michigan; seven sisters, Mrs. Iva Hodges, Dublin, Mrs. Mae Conner, Floyd, Mrs. Edith McBride, Rocky Mount, Mrs. Evangeline Wickline, Radford, Mrs. Vera Eanes, Belton, S.C., Mrs. Atha Duncan, Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Lakie Williams, Roanoke; two brothers, Harding Graham, Radford, and Hanson Graham, Anderson, S.C. Burial in Oakland Hills Cemetery, Farmington, Michigan. on December 2, 1976.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 376-18-8265.⁴ Donald Blaine Switzer Sr. was buried at Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^8,3,6,7 He was born on May 23, 1921 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,8,4,5,9 He married Mary Ida Graham, daughter of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone, on October 11, 1941 at Wayne, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2 Donald Blaine Switzer Sr. died on May 9, 2002 at Amboy, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 80.^{8,3,4,7,6,10,9} He AMBOY - Donald B. Switzer, 80, 206 E. Pennsylvania Ave., died at 8 a.m. Thursday at home. He was born in Detroit to late Harry and Ermina Gronevelt Switzer. He was 1938 graduate of Lincoln Switzer High School, Ferndale, Mich. He was a World War II Army veteran and was a prisoner of war from 1944 to 1945 in Mooseburg, Germany, before being liberated by Gen. George Patton's Third Army. He married Mary Coffee in October 1941. She died in November 1976. He married Fay Ayers on Sept. 6, 1978, in Farmington, Mich. She survives. Mr. Switzer retired in 1986 from Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., where he made prototype models out of fiberglass. He was a member of the Ex-Prisoners of War Association and Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Kokomo. Also surviving are two sons and a stepdaughter, all in Michigan; a stepson in Florida; four grandchildren, Cortney, Heather, Arthur and Alex; and three step-grandchildren, Brynn and Jenna Evans. Burial is in Marion National Cemetery, Marion. on May 11, 2002.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-05-3720.⁹ Edith Estelle Graham was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,10 She was born on October 22, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4 As of September 2, 1939,her married name was McBride.⁴ She married Lewis Leonard McBride on September 2, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 Edith Estelle Graham died on May 5, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 88.^9,5,11 She Edith Graham McBride, 88, of Glade Hill, passed away peacefully at the Haven on Wednesday, May 05, 2004. Her loving family was with her when she was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Leonard McBride, her husband Lewis L. McBride, her parents Payton and Maggie Graham, three sisters, Iva Hodges, Mary Switzer, Vera Eaves, and a brother, Hanson Graham. Her surviving family will greatly miss her. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Clay Altice; her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Renae McBride; her grandchildren, Greg and Peggy Altice, Gary and Theresa Altice, Steven McBride, Benjamin and Kristen McBride, and Christina McBride; her great-grandchildren, Hannah Altice and Sean Altice; her sisters and brother-in-law, Mae Conner, Arndill and Evangeline Wickline, Atha Smith, Harding and Lucille Graham, and Lakie Williams; and sisters-in-law, Ressie Graham and Ruby McBride. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Special thanks are given to Bonnie Harlow at the Haven for providing her with such loving and tender care during her last days. on May 6, 2004.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 224-03-7751.⁵ Lewis Leonard McBride was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He was born on August 23, 1915 at Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1916.^5,1,7,2,3,4 He married Edith Estelle Graham, daughter of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone, on September 2, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,7 Lewis Leonard McBride died on April 11, 1997 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,1,3 He McBRIDE, Lewis Leonard, 81, of Glade Hill, died Friday, April 11, 1997, in the local hospital. He was born August 23, 1915, a son of the late Jim and Nannie Kate McBride, and was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Mr. McBride was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for 41 years, where he had served as deacon and trustee. Surviving are his wife, Edith G. McBride; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Renae McBride, Glade Hill; one daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Clay Altice, Glade Hill; his grandchildren, Greg and Peggy Altice, Gary and Teresa Altice, Steven McBride, Benjie McBride, Christina McBride; one sister, Sally Maxie, Rocky Mount; a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 12, 1997.¹

     Vera Ena Graham was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 151 Garden of Memories Road, Belton, Anderson Co., South Carolina.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7695.¹⁰ Her married name was Eaves.¹¹ Her married name was Winn.¹² She married Larry Richard Eaves.¹¹ Vera Ena Graham married Joseph Paul Winn at Edgefield Co., South Carolina.¹² Vera Ena Graham was born on August 3, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 1, 1922.^10,3,13,5 She died on January 12, 1992 at Belton, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 69.^10,4,5 She BELTON - Vera Graham Eaves, 69, of 1127 Cox Lake Road, died Jan. 12, 1992, at her home. She retired from Woodside Mills, Haynesworth Plant Division, and was a Baptist. Surviving are two sons, James Paul Winn of Belton and Randall Harding Winn of Anderson; two stepdaughters, Marsha Burgess of Huntsville, AJa., and Shelia Nichols of Belton; six sisters, Atha Smith of Zephryhills, Fla., Iva Hodges of Dubin, Va., Mae Conners of Floyd, Va., Lakie Williams of Roanoake, Va., Evangeline Wichline of Radford, Va., and Edith McBride of Rocky Mountain, Va; and two brothers, Harding G. Graham of Radford and Hanson Graham of Anderson. Graveside services in Garden of Memories. on January 14, 1992.⁴

     Larry Richard Eaves was buried at Elmhurst Cemetery, 400 N. Oliver Street, Elberton, Elbert Co., Georgia.³ His Social Security Number was 260-26-3358.⁴ He married Vera Ena Graham, daughter of James Payton Graham and Eliza Margaret "Maggie" Boone.³ Larry Richard Eaves was born on May 26, 1928 at Hart Co., Georgia.^4,2,3 He died on January 10, 1986 at Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 57.^4,2,3