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     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7380.³ James G. Booker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 16, 1909 at Virginia.³ He married Oneida E. Lucas, daughter of Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas and Flora Minnie Wimmer, circa 1932.^1,2 James G. Booker died on October 2, 2002 at Virginia at age 93.^3,2 He BOOKER, James G., 93, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife and son on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2002. He was a member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church and a former member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Booker was an Army veteran of World War II, and a life member of American Legion Post #80, Vinton. He was retired with twenty-four years of service with the Norfolk and Western Railway. Mr. Booker was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Oneida Lucas Booker and a son, Barry L. Booker. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry G. and Mary Booker of Salem, Charles A. and Mary Ann Booker of Vinton; a grandson, Jason G. Booker and wife, Anne Booker of Roanoke; and two stepgrandchildren, Kaye and Zachary. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday from Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Reverend Edward P. Creel and Dr. Ray Allen officiating. Interment with military rites will follow at Sherwood Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on October 4, 2002.²

     Barry Lynn Booker was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 230-66-1591.⁴ He married Tamre "Tammy" Chambers.^1,3 Barry Lynn Booker was born on July 19, 1946.⁴ He died on March 17, 1998 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 51.^4,3 He BOOKER, Barry L., 51, of Goodview, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at his home. He was a very active member of the Bedford Baptist Church and was employed with the Roanoke City Police Department for 24 years. He was predeceased by his mother, Oneida L. Booker. He is sadly missed by his wife, Tamre Booker; stepson, Wystan Chrismond; his father, James G. Booker, Vinton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Mary Booker, Salem, Charles and Mary Ann Booker, Vinton; nephew, Jason Booker, Roanoke; niece, Wanda Kaye Wray, Roanoke; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harry and Dolores Chambers, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Jenny Chambers, Salem; a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Lynn Haven Baptist Church 10 a.m. Friday, March 20 with Dr. David Henderson and the Rev. Edward P. Creel officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 2 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on March 19, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-8439.⁹ Leo Davis Williams was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,11 He was born on November 22, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{9,3,10,4,5,6,7,11} He married Mary Adeline Lucas, daughter of Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas and Flora Minnie Wimmer, on October 24, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Leo Davis Williams died on November 6, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^9,2,10,6,8 He WILLIAMS, Leo Davis, 88, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He was the owner of Williams Auto Alignment, Roanoke. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Lucas Williams. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sue Williams; two daughters and sons-in-law, Suanne Reynolds Mullins and Sherman Mullins, Peggy and Tom Stack. He has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a life member of Edgewood Lions Club, with 48 years membership. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Billy White officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2001 at the funeral home. Those wishing to make contributions, please consider Tabernacle Baptist Church or Ft. Lewis Rescue Squad. The family wishes to thank the Virginia Veterans Care Center for their care and kindness. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on November 8, 2001.²

     Lawrence Cecil Lucas Lawrence C. Lucas, 76, of Mitchell, IL passed away at 5:55 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home. He was born June 28, 1943 in Roanoke, VA to Douglas Clay and Dora Madeline (nee: Peters) Lucas. Lawrence owned All-In-One-Detail in Pontoon Beach, IL. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by two sons: Luke C. Wilson of Pompano Beach, FL and Nathan L. Lucas of White House, TN; four grandchildren: Dion, Austin, Caleb and Abigail and his fiancée: Paige A. Johnson of Mitchell, IL.² He was born on June 28, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Carolyn Loraine Fritts on December 27, 1967 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ Lawrence Cecil Lucas and Carolyn Loraine Fritts were divorced on July 9, 1987 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Lawrence Cecil Lucas died on November 2, 2019 at Mitchell, Madison Co., Illinois, at age 76.²

     Berry J. Eanes was born on November 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 225-42-8832.⁸ Louise Aurelia Lawler was born on March 8, 1915 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 As of October 20, 1936,her married name was Kirby.³ She married Robert James "Buck" Kirby, son of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, on October 20, 1936 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,3 Louise Aurelia Lawler died on November 14, 1998 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 83.^8,9

     Mary Magdalene Lawler was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-3879.⁹ She was born on May 1, 1917 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,3,8,4 As of August 28, 1935,her married name was Hayth.⁷ She married William Barnett "Barney" Hayth Jr. on August 28, 1935.^10,4 Mary Magdalene Lawler died on October 16, 1989 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 72.^9,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-8519.⁹ Lillian Estelle Lawler was born on September 10, 1919 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,9,10,4 As of December 16, 1946,her married name was Martin.⁸ She married Russell Earl Martin on December 16, 1946 at Hopewell, Virginia.^11,8 Lillian Estelle Lawler and Russell Earl Martin were divorced on January 30, 1979 at Fresno Co., California.¹² Lillian Estelle Lawler died on July 22, 1985 at Fresno Co., California, at age 65.^3,10

     Eugene Dennis Lawler was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,3 He was born on January 4, 1921 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on June 2, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 13; Died from a diving accident.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1515.⁹ Ruth Eleanor Lawler was born on October 18, 1923 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,10,5 As of 1948,her married name was McLeod.⁴ She married Golden Edward McLeod in 1948 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^11,3,4 Ruth Eleanor Lawler died on May 1, 2004 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 80.^9,3,10,12 She McLeod, Mrs. Ruth Lawler, 80, a homemaker, wife of Golden McLeod. on May 3, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-1152.⁹ Robert Lee Lawler was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 7, 1927 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,2,5 He married Rosamond Anne "Rosa" Wade on February 17, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Robert Lee Lawler died on February 3, 1995 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 67.^9,2,4 He LAWLER, Robert Lee, 67, of 203 Ridgewood Circle, Covington, died Friday, February 3, 1995, at the Alleghany Regional Hospital. He was born in Alleghany County on September 7, 1927, son of the late Dennis Nathan and Stella Hancock Lawler. He was a retired machinist foreman for CSX Transportation, member of Epworth United Methodist Church and former Sunday School teacher, a member of the Gideons, and was very active in Boy Scouts of America having formed Selma Troop 92 and served as Scout Master. Mr. Lawler served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Wade Lawler, Covington; two daughters, Annaleigh L. Barrett, Durham, N.C., Jane L. McManeus, Charlotte, N.C; three sons, Lt. Colonel Dennis R. Lawler, USMC, Wash., Kevin Lawler, Creedmore, N.C., Kelly Lawler, Durham, N.C; three sisters, Martha VanBuren, Clifton Forge, Ruth McLeod, Hopewell, Louise Kirby, Chester; two brothers and sister-in-law, Harry Joe Lawler, Atlanta, Jimmy and Georgia Lawler, Gainesville, Ga; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 6, at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Jack Davis officiating, interment to follow. on February 5, 1995.²

     Martha Elizabeth Lawler was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,8 She Martha Lawler Van Buren, age 78, of 620 Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia, formerly of Selma, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. She was born December 26, 1928 in Selma, Virginia, a daughter of the late Dennis Nathan and Stella Hancock Lawler. She was a retired circulation manager for the former Clifton Forge newspaper “The Daily Review”, and a waitress at various restaurants. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and The Women of the Moose, Chapter 22. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Van Buren, five sisters; Lillian L. Martin, Louise L. Kirby, Magdalene L. Hayth, Ruth L. McLeod, and Phyllis L. Armentrout, three brothers; Robert Lawler, James Lawler, and Eugene Lawler, a son-in-law, Bernard “Pete” Nicely, and two grandchildren; Joseph Wayne Van Buren and Amanda Marie Van Buren, who died at birth. She is survived by two daughters; Eugenia “Genie” Nicely of Iron Gate and Anita V. Boone and husband Rob of Covington, a son, Michael R. Van Buren, Sr. of Williamsburg, a brother, Harry J. Lawler of Atlanta, GA, five grandchildren; Michael R. Van Buren, Jr., Israel T. Boone, Joshua L. Van Buren, Travis L. Nicely, and Megan N. Boone, devoted companion and caregiver, William E. “Pete” Dodd of Clifton Forge, and a number of nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Michael Fleenor and Reverend Mike Warren officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. Pallbearers will be Casey Gibson, Harvey Van Buren, Tony Martin, Clyde Martin, William Evans, Jr., Joe Peters, Donnie Carter, Gary Nicely, and Jerry Nicely. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Nicely Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 620 Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge.² Her Social Security Number was 223-30-4009.⁹ Her married name was Van Buren.² Her married name was Dodd.¹⁰ She married Robert Lee Longo Van Buren.⁹ Martha Elizabeth Lawler married William Edward "Pete" Dodd Jr.¹⁰ Martha Elizabeth Lawler was born on December 26, 1928 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,2,8,3,4 She died on January 16, 2007 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 78.^9,2,8,3,11

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-2408.⁵ James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler married Unknown Kesee.⁷ James Franklin "Jimmie" Lawler was born on April 13, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 He died on April 6, 2001 at Georgia at age 66.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-44-8206.⁷ Harry Joseph Lawler was born on February 19, 1938 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Diane Barber circa 1967.^2,8 Harry Joseph Lawler died on September 8, 2009 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 71.^7,2 He Mr. Harry Joseph Lawler, of Atlanta died September 8, 2009. Joe is the son of the late Stella Hancock Lawler and Dennis Nathan Lawler, Clifton Forge, Virginia. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Diane Barber Lawler. He is survived by his son, Matthew Lawler and his wife, Kelley Lawler and their children Avery and Caroline Lawler of Cumming, Georgia and his daughter, Barbara Lawler Driscoll and her husband Kent Driscoll and their daughter Mary Kent of Memphis, Tennessee. Joe was a graduate of Virginia Tech University and an avid Hokie fan. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia. In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Emory ILD Center-Pulmonary Division, Whitehead Biomedical Building, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. on September 10, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-6001.⁸ Phyllis Rhea Lawler was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on October 5, 1931 at Selma, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,9,3,4,5 As of June 19, 1948,her married name was Armentrout.⁶ She married Raymond Ewell "Buck" Armentrout on June 19, 1948 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^9,6 Phyllis Rhea Lawler died on January 25, 1994 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^8,9,3

     Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 His Social Security Number was 223-09-0570.⁷ He was born on February 8, 1907 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jan 8, 1907.^7,3,5,6 He married Virginia Ethel Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, circa 1929.^1,2,5,8 Frank Benjamin Shorter Sr. died on May 12, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^7,6

     Walter Lamarr Lovelady Sr. was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 223-03-9455.⁶ He married Edna Mae Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock.^2,3,5 Walter Lamarr Lovelady Sr. was born on August 27, 1912 at Cartersville, Bartow Co., Georgia.^6,2,4,5 He died on March 12, 1965 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 52.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 474-20-9428.⁶ Leonard Elton Soltau was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.^1,2 He was born on October 6, 1920 at Sedan, Pope Co., Minnesota; The Minnesota birth index has a birth date of Oct 16, 1920.^1,6,3,4,7,5 He married Dorothy Louise "Dot" Kirby, daughter of Luther Herbert Kirby and Viola Elizabeth Hancock, on June 15, 1946 at Camp Lee, Prince George Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 Leonard Elton Soltau died on August 24, 2007 at New Mexico at age 86.^1,6,2,7 He Leonard Elton Soltau, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985 and former resident of Pinecreek, MN, died Friday, August 24, 2007. He is survived by daughter, Suzanne Embree and husband Joseph of Albuquerque; son, Karl Rosazza and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jack Rosazza and wife, Traci, Jenny Rosazza, Jessica Rosazza, F. Kersten, Kevin Kersten, Sr., Brenda Catanach and husband, Manuel; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Ryan, Kevin, Jr, Roy, LeeAnne, Tyler, and Jesse; brother, Stanley Soltau and wife, Mable of Pinecreek, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Soltau, their son, Hoyt Soltau, and brothers and sisters. Mr. Soltau was a proud member of the CCC's and was grateful for the opportunity to serve. Mr. Soltau served 20 years in the U.S. Army. He served during WWII and Korea. He retired after 20 years from the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, MN as body guard to the president of the bank. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Special thank you to the wonderful people at Presbyterian Hospice. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 on August 25, 2007.²