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     George William Grissom was born on December 20, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Melva Louise Poff, daughter of William Bernice Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, on February 2, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 George William Grissom died on December 8, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54; Shot by an assailant.³

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-0692.⁴ Patricia Anne Lawson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,7 Her married name was Johnston.⁹ Her married name was Pritchard.³ She was born on July 23, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,4,10,11,5,8} She married Edwin Harris "Eddie" Johnston on April 4, 1959 at Washington, D.C..¹² Patricia Anne Lawson and Edwin Harris "Eddie" Johnston were divorced on July 26, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Patricia Anne Lawson married Gary Evans Pritchard on August 18, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,7 Patricia Anne Lawson died on July 11, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.^2,11,8,7 She Mrs. Patricia Anne Pritchard, age 37, of 601 Olney Rd., Vinton, died in a local hospital Monday. She was as student at Virginia Western Community College, had served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the 116th Regiment of the Virginia National Guard. Surviving are her husband, Gary E. Pritchard, Vinton; three children, Stephen, Gary, II and Deborah, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Lawson, Roanoke; two brothers, Frederick W. Lawson, Roanoke; Donald P. Lawson, Vinton; two sisters, Mrs. Bettye Smith, Roanoke; Mrs. June Becker, Romeoville, Ill. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 12, 1977.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7090.⁸ Eva June Lawson was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Will Co., Illinois.⁹ She was born on June 29, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 As of June 26, 1954,her married name was Becker.² She married Charles Richard Becker on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,2,6 Eva June Lawson died on August 4, 1997 at Illinois at age 62.⁸

     Charles Richard Becker was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Will Co., Illinois.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 337-22-6226.⁶ He was born on March 8, 1930 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois.^6,4 He married Eva June Lawson, daughter of Philip Simeon Lawson and Thelma Barnett Poff, on June 26, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,1,5,8 Charles Richard Becker died on June 30, 2006 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 76.^9,6,2 He Charles R. Becker, age 76 passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. A 48 year resident of Romeoville, formerly of Sterling, IL Veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. A Welder for Owens Corning of Summit retiring in 1997, after many years of service. Loving father of Susan (William) Rednour, Billie Jo (the late Ruben) Cano, Thomas (Linda) Becker, and James (Dorothy) Becker. Dear brother of Ronald (Diane) Becker, and Marvin (Gail) Becker. Fond brother-in-law of Lavern (the late Nicholas) Becker. Devoted grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 13. Also uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Also preceded in death by his wife, Eva June Becker; a son, Charles Becker Jr; and his parents, Nicholas and Altha Becker. Visitation Monday, July 3, 2006, 3 to 8 PM at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 10 AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Anderson Memorial Chapel 606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville. on July 3, 2006.²

     Fredrick Will Lawson Fredrick Will Lawson, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a long, courageous fight with cancer. He was born on October 23, 1951, in Roanoke. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Phillip Lawson; his sisters, Anne and June; his wife, Debbie Lawson; and son, Matthew. Fred is survived by his twin sister, Bettye Metzler; brother, Donnie Lawson; son, Adam Lawson and wife, Amy; granddaughter, Madison; and a host of cousins and other family.³ He was born on October 23, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Janie Katherine "Kay" Doss on June 24, 1972 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,5 Fredrick Will Lawson and Janie Katherine "Kay" Doss were divorced on February 23, 1977 at Henry Co., Virginia.⁵ Fredrick Will Lawson married Deborah Faye "Debbie" Callahan on August 7, 1977 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 Fredrick Will Lawson died on April 6, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.³

     Deborah Faye "Debbie" Callahan Deborah “Debbie” Callahan Lawson, 66, of Roanoke, Virginia, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born January 12, 1956, in Roanoke, Va. Debbie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Fredrick Lawson; son, Adam Lawson and wife, Amy; brothers, Tim Callahan and wife, Jackie, and Lynn Callahan and wife, Lori; sister-in-law, Bettye Metzler; brother-in-law, Donald Lawson; granddaughter, Madison Lawson; nieces and nephews; many cousins and other family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Bill Callahan, and son, Matthew Lawson.² She was born on January 12, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 7, 1977,her married name was Lawson.⁴ She married Fredrick Will Lawson, son of Philip Simeon Lawson and Thelma Barnett Poff, on August 7, 1977 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,2 Deborah Faye "Debbie" Callahan died on October 20, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.²

     Winford Alton "W.A." Shilling Jr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 13, 1961.⁴ He died on July 14, 2009 at Virginia at age 48.^2,4 He Winford Alton "W. A." Shilling, Jr., 48, of Vinton, Va., died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. He was predeceased by his father, Winford Shilling. Survivors are his mother, Lucille Nichols Shilling; sisters, Patricia White and Peggy Scott and husband, George; niece, Cammie Weeks; nephew, Keith White and wife, Sherry; and lifelong friend, Jeff Matherly and wife, Debbie. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Steve Mitchell and the Rev. Justin A. Likens officiating. Burial will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Blue Ridge Mental Behavioral Services. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on July 16, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0241.⁶ Roy Junior Poff was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Emmorton, Harford Co., Maryland.^2,5 He married Martha Hooker.^2,5 Roy Junior Poff was born on October 15, 1922 at Norfolk, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 15, 1922.^6,2,3,7,8 He died on December 30, 1978 at Maryland at age 56.^2,7,5 He Roy Junior Poff, 56, of Abingdon, died suddenly, Saturday, Dec. 30, as a result of injuries received in a pedestrianc-car accident on the Baltimore-Washington Expressway in Prince Georges County. He was the husband of Martha (Mattie) Hooker Poff. After retiring from the Martin Marietta Company in 1977, he was employed by the Metaflex Company in Baltimore, as a machinist. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Poff served in the Army. He was a member of the VFW Abingdon Post No. 5337. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Emmorton. Members of the VFW served as pallbearers. on January 4, 1979.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 152-12-2148.⁶ Clifton William Poff was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, Essex Co., New Jersey.⁷ He was born on April 29, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,8 He married Frances Loretta Space in July, 1951 at Phillipsburg, Warren Co., New Jersey.^9,5,10 Clifton William Poff died on June 1, 1975 at Belleville, Essex Co., New Jersey, at age 51.^6,4,11 He BELLEVILLE - Services will be held Wednesday for Clifton W. Poff, 51, who died Sunday in Clara Maass Memorial Hospital, Belleville. Born in Virginia, he resided in Newark before moving to Belleville 20 years ago. He was employed two years at Bessler Corp., East Orange, previously working 25 years as a diesetter at ITT, Nutley. He was a member of Teamsters Union local 97, Newark. Surviving are his wife, Frances; a son, John H. and a brother, Roy. on June 3, 1975.⁴

     Larry Gene Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on May 9, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Sharon Gayle Hodges on July 14, 1967 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3 Larry Gene Furrow and Sharon Gayle Hodges were divorced on January 20, 1987 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ Larry Gene Furrow married Donna Jo Young on September 16, 1987 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Larry Gene Furrow and Donna Jo Young were divorced on August 22, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ Larry Gene Furrow married Wileina Sue Fisher on July 12, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,8 Larry Gene Furrow died on March 21, 2005 at age 60.^1,4 He Larry Gene Furrow, 60, of Callaway died Monday, March 21, 2005. He was last employed at Elizabeth Arden and was a fan of country music and NASCAR racing. He was born May 9, 1944, a son of the late Claude "Babe" and Elsie Sigmon Furrow. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Larry Edward Furrow. He is survived by his wife, Wileina Fisher Furrow; his daughter, Serena Furrow; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Maggie Casena Furrow, Callaway, Benny and Vickie Furrow, Chatham; former mother-in-law, Faye Hodges, Rocky Mount; father-in-law, Grover W. (Bill) Fisher, Callaway; daughter-in-law and husband, Jennifer and Jacob Bush, Gales Ferry, CT; brothers-in-law and wives, Grover W. (G.W.) and Dottie Fisher, Martinsville, James (Jim) and Linda Fisher, Chesapeake; sisters-in-law and husbands, Gloria and Paul Kotseos, Rocky Mount, Carol Ann and Gary Amos, Virginia Beach. Graveside services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on March 23, 2005.¹

     Wileina Sue Fisher was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She Wileina Fisher Furrow, age 82 of Hampstead, NC passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1942 in Callaway, Virginia to the late Grover W. "Bill" Fisher and Hazel Barnhart Fisher. She was preceded in death by husband, Larry Furrow; and brother, Grover "G.W." Fisher, Jr. Ms. Furrow was a graduate of Franklin County High School and William and Mary. She was employed as a mathematics teacher until her retirement from Franklin County schools. She was an active member of Highland United Methodist Church in Callaway, and enjoyed gardening, music and spending time with family and friends. Ms. Furrow is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Bush (husband Jacob) of Hampstead, NC; and grandchildren, Maddux and Nola Bush. She is also survived by her siblings, Gloria Kotseos, Jim and Linda Fisher, Carol Ann and Gary Amos; sister-in-law, Dorothy Fisher; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.² She was born on January 1, 1942 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of July 12, 1998,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Larry Gene Furrow, son of Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow and Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon, on July 12, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Wileina Sue Fisher died on May 11, 2024 at Hampstead, Pender Co., North Carolina, at age 82.²

     Larry Edward Furrow was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on April 18, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 18, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

     Infant Female Carr died on October 29, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 29, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹