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     Nina Madeline Young was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 232-52-7733.² Her married name was Charles.¹ She married Aaron Willard Charles.^1,5 Nina Madeline Young was born on October 1, 1935 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on December 24, 1994 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 59.¹ She CHARLES, Nina M., 59, of Elbert, W.Va., died Saturday, December 24, 1994, at Bluefield, W.Va. Hospital. She was born in Hemphill, W.Va. the daughter of the late Boliver B. and Alice Conner Young. She had been a resident of Elbert for the past 53 years, a member of the Advent Christian Church in Elbert. She was formerly employed by McDowell County Board of Education as a Remedial Reading Aide at Gary Elementary School. She is preceded in death by a brother, Clayton D. Young and two sisters, Marie and Zella. Survivors include her husband, Aaron Charles of Elbert, W.Va; one son, Dennis Charles of Hardy; two daughters, Mrs. Hossein (Dawn) Rezai of Lynchburg, Dana R. Charles of Blue Ridge; three grandchildren, Michael L. Charles, Daniel and Nina Rezai. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Cemetery on the Bluefield-Tazewell, Va. Road. on December 26, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-34-1230.³ Aaron Willard Charles married Nina Madeline Young, daughter of Boliver Barnibus Young and Alice Audrey Conner.^1,4 Aaron Willard Charles was born on November 17, 1927 at Cucumber, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 16, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^5,3,6,7 He CHARLES, Aaron W., 74, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away Sunday, December 16, 2001. His wife, Nina M. Charles; his parents, McKinley and Frances Charles; five brothers, Jim, Kay, Dale, Walter and Bud preceded him in death. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis L. and Deborah Charles of Hardy, Va; a daughter and son-in-law, Hossein and Dawn Rezai of Forest, Va; and a daughter, Dana Kidd of Lynchburg, Va; five grandchildren, Aaron Michael Charles, Daniel Rezai, Nina Rezai, Danielle Kidd, William Kidd; three brothers, John, George and Garland of Fredericksburg, Va; four sisters, Sally Collins of Roanoke, Va., Ruby Bost of Maryland, Mary Lewis of Itmann, W.Va., and Lou Easterling of Fredericksburg, Va. Burial will follow at the Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, W.Va. on December 18, 2001.⁵

     Clayton Darriel Young was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 28, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on May 26, 1989 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 58.^3,5 He Clayton D. Young, 58, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Elbert, died Friday at a Baltimore hospital. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of Alice Conner Young of Baltimore and the late Boliver Young. He was a resident of Maryland the past 25 years and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a sister, Zella Young. Survivors: son, Clayton Eugene Young of Baltimore; daughter, Pamela McGregor of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Aaron (Nina) Charles of Elbert; four grandchildren. Burial at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield. on May 29, 1989.⁵

     Zella D. Young was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on November 21, 1923 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on February 18, 1929 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 5; Died from being burned.^2,3

     Creasie Alice Dalton was born on June 18, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 7, 1973,her married name was Aldridge.¹ She married Billie Andrew "Bill" Aldridge Sr., son of Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge and Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer, on February 7, 1973 at Frederick Co., Virginia.¹ Creasie Alice Dalton died on January 6, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.² She ALDRIDGE, C. Alice, 76, of Roanoke, died late Friday, January 6, 1995, at Lewis Gale Hospital. Born in Floyd County, she had lived in Roanoke most of her life. She had been employed with Leggett Department Stores for several years. Survivors include her husband, Billie A. Aldridge of Roanoke; stepchildren, Billie A. Aldridge Jr. of Henderson, Ken., Mike K. Aldridge of Salem, Daniel G. Aldridge of Denver, Colo., Timothy S. Aldridge, Brian G. Aldridge, both of Roanoke, Jenny S. Hall of Botetourt; 10 stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Jessie Dalton of Daleville; a sister, Bertha Harper of Madison Heights; a special friend, Dee Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 9, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son in Salem with the Rev. Scott Taylor officiating. The family received friends from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, S alem. on January 9, 1995.²

     Michael Kent "Mike" Aldridge married Pam Unknown.^2,3 Michael Kent "Mike" Aldridge was born on August 9, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Betty Louise Rhodes on January 17, 1969 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Michael Kent "Mike" Aldridge and Betty Louise Rhodes were divorced on December 28, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Michael Kent "Mike" Aldridge died on November 4, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^3,6 He Our Wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather, who loved to travel and see new places, has taken his final trip. Michael K. Aldridge, 62, of Salem, left to go on a final, glorious voyage into Heaven on Sunday morning, November 4, 2012. Mike was at home surrounded by his loving family. Although he will be missed here on earth, we know he has brightened up Heaven with his happiness and sense of humor. Mike is survived by his wife, Pam Aldridge; daughter, Mary Switzer (Gene); son, Michael Aldridge (Iris); grandson, Allen Aliff; granddaughter, MyKena Aldridge; mother, Dorothy Ayers; stepdaughters, Teresa Huffman (Tony), and Jill Tincher; stepson, Brian (Gary) Tincher and wife, Missy; step grandchildren, Cassie Tincher, James Ferris, Kelly Tincher, Skyler Tincher, Trevor Huffman, Hunter Huffman, Tabitha Hale, Matthew Hale, Cheyenne Hale, and Katelyn Howell; bothers, Bill Aldridge (Becky), Timmy Aldridge (Christine), Brian Aldridge (Pam), and Daniel Aldridge (Colleen); sister, Jenny Hall (Jay); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The Memorial Service will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Salem Church of Christ, 401 West Main Street, Salem, Va. on November 7, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3627.² Martin Mildridge Slusher married Vivian Margaret Gray, daughter of Benjamin Alphonzo Prentice "Byron" Gray Sr. and Hattie Hulda Williams.³ Martin Mildridge Slusher was born on January 26, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on August 23, 1984 at age 74.²

     Bessie Lee Pruett was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 She was born on August 6, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 9, 1912.^6,2,3,4 As of October 18, 1932,her married name was Hale.² She married Charles Edward "Shine" Hale, son of William M. Hale and Vioma Tilda Conner, on October 18, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Bessie Lee Pruett died on February 26, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^6,3,5 She Bessie Lee Pruett Hale, age 71, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away Monday morning in a local hospital. She is preceded in death by a son, James Edward Hale. Surviving are her husband Charles E. Hale; three daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Polly) Hayden, Hardy, Mrs. Jessie (Betty) Conner, Mrs. Allen (Vioma) Nichols, both of Copper Hill; a brother, Joe Pruett, Balitmore, Md; nine grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren. Interment in Lawrence Family Cemetery, Bent Mountain. on February 27, 1984.⁵

     James Edward Hale was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 25, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 He died on September 28, 1957 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 19.^2,8,5 He James Edward Hale, 19, of Bent Mountain, died Saturday night in an Alexandria hospital as a result of injuries received in an auto accident. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hale of Bent Mountain, and three sisters, Mrs. Samuel J. Lackey and Mrs. Jesse W. Conner Roanoke, and Miss Vioma Hale of Bent Mountain. Interment will be in Laurel Cemetery. on October 1, 1957.⁵

     Polly Ann Hale Polly Ann Hayden, 85, of Hardy, Va. passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bessie Hale; and a brother, James Hale. Surviving are her loving husband, Bernard "Bernie" Hayden; sons, Hunter (Teresa) Lackey, and Vincent Lackey, I; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Conner and Vioma Nichols. Polly was a member of Oyler’s Chapel Church in Hardy, Virginia. She loved working with the children of the church, where she gave a presentation each week for them. She was also a dedicated worker at the churches Vacation Bible School. Polly worked many jobs during her lifetime. She work at Woolworth’s while taking night classes, then became a teacher’s aide at Tinker Creek Elementary School. She then went to work at Noble’s Flower Shop. She then transitioned to Watson Funeral Supply which led to becoming the warehouse manager at Batesville Casket Company. Although the one job that changed everything, was the job at an answering service where Bernie sweet talked her into marrying him in 1972. She was also a charter member for the Headstart program. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁵ She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She and Samuel James Lackey were divorced.³ Polly Ann Hale was born on December 17, 1933 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of October 28, 1952,her married name was Lackey.³ She married Samuel James Lackey on October 28, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ As of September 9, 1972,her married name was Hayden.³ Polly Ann Hale married Bernard Hoffman Hayden on September 9, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,5,6 Polly Ann Hale died on November 2, 2019 at Hardy, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁵

     Bernard Hoffman Hayden Bernard "Bernie" Hoffman Hayden, Jan 12, 1946 - Oct 29, 2024. Bernard “Bernie” Hayden, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a long-time resident of the Roanoke Valley. Bernard was married to Polly Ann Hale Hayden for 47 years prior to her passing in 2019. He dearly loved his wife. He is survived by two stepsons, Vincent Lackey of Stuart, VA, and Hunter E. Lackey (Teresa Mullins Lackey) of Dendron, VA; five grandchildren; as well as five great-grandchildren. Bernie served in the U.S. Army where he worked as one of the earliest Computer Technicians. After leaving the Army he continued to work in the computer business until his retirement. He loved to fish and moved to Smith Mountain Lake so he could fish more often. He was born in Pittsburgh and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved his family and will be sorely missed!! Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Gardens with military honors.⁴ He was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 12, 1946 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Polly Ann Hale, daughter of Charles Edward "Shine" Hale and Bessie Lee Pruett, on September 9, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,5,4 Bernard Hoffman Hayden died on October 29, 2024 at Virginia at age 78.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-7721.⁶ Junior Allen Nichols was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on January 7, 1936 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Vioma Lee Hale, daughter of Charles Edward "Shine" Hale and Bessie Lee Pruett, on April 10, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Junior Allen Nichols died on July 14, 1997 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,5,6,7 He NICHOLS, Junior Allen, 61, of Copper Hill, died suddenly Monday, July 14, 1997 in a tractor accident. He was preceded in death by two sons, Glenn and Sidney Nichols. Surviving are his wife, Vioma Hale Nichols, Copper Hill; two sons and daughter-in-law, Tony Nichols, Roanoke, Kenneth and Karen Nichols, Christiansburg; two daughters and their husbands, Cristal and Rodney Huff of Pilot, Judy and David Perrin, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Larry Bell. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Betty Conner, Copper Hill, Polly and Bernie Hayden, Hardy; also many friends. Interment in the Crossroads Church Cemetery. on July 16, 1997.⁴