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     Her married name was Conner.¹ Catherine Unknown married Isaac Raymond Conner, son of Waller Cleveland Conner and Arminda Ellen "Minnie" Poff.¹ Catherine Unknown was born on October 15, 1929.²

     Walter Robert Thompson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He Walter Robert Thompson, 85 of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Nellie Thompson; brother & sister-in-law, Roy & Betty Thompson; brother-in-law, Chuck Salmon; and father-in-law & mother-in-law, Rufus & Newassa Conner. Walter served in the United States Navy. He was a licensed pilot and flew many missions with the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Scruggs Thompson; step-sons, Brian (LeAnn) Scruggs, Joseph (Bethanie) Scruggs; son, Shaun (Tina) Thompson; step-grandchildren, Conner, Adam, and Julien Scruggs, and Ryan Watson-Triplett; sisters, Sue Thompson, Nancy Mason, and Ellen Salmon. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery with Military Rites by the Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post 127.⁴ He married Delores Faye Conner, daughter of Rufus Armor "Brown" Conner and Newassa Augustine "Peggy" Craighead.^1,2,4 Walter Robert Thompson was born on September 9, 1934 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,5 He died on January 21, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     Bertha L. Craft was buried at Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1075 Dewey Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-05-8829.⁷ Her married name was Holland.¹ She married Lindsay Edward Holland.^1,8 Bertha L. Craft was born on December 4, 1916 at Virginia.^2,7 She died on February 19, 2005 at Virginia at age 88.^1,7 She Bertha Craft Holland, 88, of Montvale, went home to meet the Lord Saturday, February 19, 2005. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and retired from the C & P Telephone Company of Alexandria with 36 years service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Susan Niday Craft, five sisters, three brothers and her husband of 52 years, Edward Holland. Surviving are a sister, Estelle C. Hackworth, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special and loving friend, Daniele DeSalles. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2005 with the Rev. Elmer Sellers officiating and burial in Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church or Montvale Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. on February 21, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-03-3505.⁴ Lindsay Edward Holland was buried at Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1075 Dewey Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Bertha L. Craft, daughter of Walter Monroe Craft and Susan Miller Niday.^1,3 Lindsay Edward Holland was born on May 27, 1915.⁴ He died on June 30, 1990 at Virginia at age 75.^4,3 He Lindsay Edward Holland, age 75, of Montvale, died Saturday morning in a local hospital. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He retired from the C & P Telephone Company in 1973 after 33 years of service, having worked in the Alexandria area most of that time. He was a former member of the Isaac Walton League and the Alexandria Lifesaving Crew. He served on the board of directors of the Montvale Water Company. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Craft Holland; a brother, Harvey Holland, Montvale; sister, Dorothy Lawhorn, Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Walnut Grove Union Church at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 2, 1990, with the Rev. Dewey Page officiating. Burial will be in the Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on July 1, 1990.³

     Theodore Thomas Hackworth was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Estelle "Ella" Craft, daughter of Walter Monroe Craft and Susan Miller Niday.^2,3 Theodore Thomas Hackworth was born in 1913 at Mississippi.^1,3 He died in 1977.³

     Her married name was Bland.⁴ Susan E. Light married Ronnie Bland.^4,3 Susan E. Light was born on June 2, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia.²

     Kathy Pitts Moore Kathy Moore Conner, age 67 of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. Kathy was born in Roanoke March 8, 1956 and lived in Botetourt all of his life. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Moore and Naomi Boone Snyder. Kathy was a photographer and the owner of Shutterbug Photography for 20 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, flowers, and her dogs. Kathy always had rescued elderly dogs that she loved. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Moore. Kathy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jeffrey “Jeff” Conner; son, John Stuckey of Blue Ridge; daughter, Sarah (Cameron) Dalton of Fincastle; grandchildren: Emma and Jacob Dalton; sister “by choice”, Judy Kearns of Hollins; in-laws: Roy (Jenna) Conner of Blue Ridge, Doug (Julie) Conner and Robin (Mike) Branham all of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews. Her family would like to offer a special “thank you” to Kathy’s wonderful neighbors: Brian and Angie Baker and Vanessa and Mark Houston. Burial will be at Troutville Cemetery.² She was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 8, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 As of June 24, 1998,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Jeffery Lee "Jeff" Conner, son of Robert Russell "Bobby" Conner Jr. and Martha Lou "Peggy" Bennett, on June 24, 1998 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Kathy Pitts Moore died on May 14, 2023 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

     Benjamin P. Lawrence was born circa 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Catherine Gray on October 6, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Her married name was Lawrence.¹ Catherine Gray was born circa 1825 at Virginia.¹ She married Benjamin P. Lawrence, son of Jonathan "John" Lawrence and Nancy Peden, on October 6, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 225-40-1471.⁴ Peggy Joyce Bush was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Anderson.¹ Her married name was Ponton.⁶ She married Donald Eugene Anderson.¹ Peggy Joyce Bush married Richard Carless Ponton.⁶ Peggy Joyce Bush was born on April 24, 1935 at Virginia.⁴ She died on May 20, 1991 at age 56.⁴

     Donald Eugene Anderson was buried at Anderson Family Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Peggy Joyce Bush, daughter of Winifred Blanton Bush and Mary Elizabeth Crowder.³ Donald Eugene Anderson was born on July 15, 1935.^1,4 He died on December 22, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^4,2 He Donald E. Anderson, 75, of Roanoke, passed away quietly in his home Wednesday, December 22, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by three children: son and daughter-in-law, Douglas Anderson and wife, Monsi; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Miles and husband, Stephen, and son and daughter-in-law, Dennis Anderson and wife, Melissa; and three grandchildren, Cameron, Brittany and Christa Anderson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at King Memorial Church with Pastor David Cox officiating. Interment will follow at the Anderson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Paitsel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on December 25, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-0265.² Stuart Wayne Bush was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 12, 1940.² He died on April 13, 2000 at age 59.^1,2 He BUSH, Stuart Wayne, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2000. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Larry Paul; nephews, Dennis Anderson and Doug Anderson; niece, Donna Miles; uncle and aunt, Lee and Eunice Bush. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2000 at Huffman Memorial Park, Craig County with Rev. Alvin B. Radford officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on April 15, 2000.¹

     Richard Carless Ponton was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Peggy Joyce Bush, daughter of Winifred Blanton Bush and Mary Elizabeth Crowder.¹ Richard Carless Ponton was born circa 1927.¹ He died on April 24, 1989.¹

     Edith Pauline Crowder was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 19, 1921 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.³ As of October 18, 1933,her married name was Dudding.³ She married Howard Clinton Dudding on October 18, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ As of October 3, 1958,her married name was Wright.³ Edith Pauline Crowder married Clarence Jackson Wright on October 3, 1958 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Edith Pauline Crowder died in April, 1975 at age 54.³

     Howard Clinton Dudding was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in December, 1912 at Mead Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Edith Pauline Crowder, daughter of Charles Andrew Jackson "Jack" Crowder and Cora Belle Craft, on October 18, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Howard Clinton Dudding died in November, 1955 at age 42.¹

     Howard Clinton Dudding Jr. was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 5, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He died on July 4, 2021 at Virginia at age 72.¹ He Howard C. Dudding Jr., 72 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Edith Dudding; sister, Linda; brother, Wayne; and nephew, Wesley Webb. He is survived by his sister, Jean Webb; brother, Clarence Wright (Kathy); several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Huffman Memorial Park with Pastor Kevin Altizer officiating. on July 7, 2021.¹

     Her married name was Paynotta.² Her married name was Hancock.¹ Linda Faye Dudding married Larry Hancock.^1,2 Linda Faye Dudding married Joseph Anthony Paynotta.² Linda Faye Dudding was born on October 3, 1934 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She died on July 31, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.⁴ She Linda Faye Dudding, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2017. She was reunited with her parents, Howard C. and Edith C. Dudding; brother, Wayne Dudding; and grandson, Nicholas Paynotta. Linda is survived by her children, Julie Paynotta and her children, Christine, Melissa, Jonathan, Sarah, David, Joseph, Rita, Anna, and Matt; Teresa Paynotta and her children, Amanda, Michael, Lillian and Abigail; Nicole Paynotta and granddogs, Jefferson, Rex and Bel; Lisa and Rick Clark and their child, Ryan Clemons; great- grandchildren, Mason, Max, Grayson, Geoël and Trevor; brothers, Howard Dudding Jr. and Clarence Wright and wife, Kathy; one sister, Jean Webb and husband, Harold; her cat, Wenk; and numerous other family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Elmer Clemons officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Growth Through Opportunity, attn. Travis Atkins, 10360 Old Shilling Road, Bent Mountain, VA 24059. on August 2, 2017.⁴