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     Arnold Wayne Scaggs was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 His Social Security Number was 226-68-7620.⁸ He was born on November 13, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,3,4,5,6 He married Elva Della Collins, daughter of Raynard William "Ray" Collins and Gertrude Lee Martin, on May 15, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Arnold Wayne Scaggs died on January 12, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^2,4 He RINER - Arnold Wayne Scaggs, age 32, of Route 1, died Tuesday morning, January 12, 1982. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Scaggs. He is survived by his wife, Elva C. Scaggs; one son, Chris Scaggs, of the home; mother, Josephine C(ox) Scaggs; one brother, Walter Tony Scaggs; one sister, Jackie Fisher, all of Riner; grandparents, Cicero and Gray Cox, Indian Valley. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 21, 1982.²

     Raymond Dudley "Ray" Graham Jr. On Monday, November 14, 2022, Raymond Dudley Graham, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64. Born to Raymond Graham and Mary Foster Graham, Ray graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1976. He went on to study a few years at Virginia Tech before moving on to play with the Cincinnati Reds Organization. Ray was a truck driver for a while, traveling all over the US, before settling back down in his hometown. Ray loved sports so much that he was a baseball umpire for many years until he began driving a truck for Blue Ridge Beverage. Ray drove for them 25 plus years until he became ill. He enjoyed watching sports and supporting his VT Hokies. When he wasn’t watching sports he would be watching his favorite TV show, Yellowstone. An equal passion of Ray’s was family time and serving up a great feast. He had a big heart, was very giving, and never hesitated to help others. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Graham and Mary Foster Graham; sister, Carol Lynn Bentley; uncles, Tom Foster, David Foster, Lynwood Foster; nephew, Adam Smith; grandson, Levi Rakes, and great-granddaughter, Scarlett Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Rita Smith Graham; children, Christopher Graham (Emily), Katie Phillips (David); step-children, Rodney Smith (Michelle), Michelle Rakes (D.J.); grandchildren, Nicolas, William, Alexis, Noah, Laiken (Cody), Idara, C.J; great-grandchildren, Novi, Waylon, and Oaklyn. He will also be remembered by his siblings, Debbie Graham Hager and Edward Graham; aunt and uncle, Shirley Price and Bob Foster; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁵ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 25, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Charlotte Jean Vest, daughter of Nelson Edmond Vest Sr. and Betty Ann Akers, on August 18, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Raymond Dudley "Ray" Graham Jr. and Charlotte Jean Vest were divorced on June 7, 1990 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Raymond Dudley "Ray" Graham Jr. died on November 14, 2022 at Virginia at age 64.⁵

     Effie Gertrude Palmer was born in May, 1898 at Virginia.^1,2 As of February 18, 1921,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Irvin Elmon Martin, son of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on February 18, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Irvin Elmon Martin was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 19, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Effie Gertrude Palmer, daughter of John W. Palmer and Zella Aldine "Zillie" Hall, on February 18, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Irvin Elmon Martin died on November 6, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8024.⁶ Rev. Denny Elwood "Dennie" Gallimore was born on December 16, 1923 at Draper, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He married Mary Hope Light, daughter of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford, on August 6, 1943 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,8 Rev. Denny Elwood "Dennie" Gallimore died on April 21, 2006 at Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 82.^6,5