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     Elsie Vivian Carpenter was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-12-1829.⁶ She was born on July 27, 1910 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 As of April 4, 1929,her married name was Lawler.¹ She married Edward Leon Lawler, son of John Jackson Lawler and Effie Logan Elmore, on April 4, 1929 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4 Elsie Vivian Carpenter and Edward Leon Lawler were divorced on April 27, 1934 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Elsie Vivian Carpenter died on March 27, 1984 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 466-66-4041.⁴ Tilda "Lida" Lay was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 4161 East Admiral Place, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.³ She was born on May 26, 1897 at Missouri.^1,4 As of circa 1926,her married name was Riffe.¹ She married Clark Summers Riffe, son of Thomas Johnson Riffe and Elizabeth Clementine "Betty" Elmore, circa 1926.¹ Tilda "Lida" Lay died on April 1, 1988 at Oklahoma at age 90.^4,3

     Laura Unknown was born in July, 1874 at West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1896,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Alton Dexter Elmore, son of Dexter Campbell Elmore and Arminta Clementine Clark, circa 1896.¹

     S. Blake Fisher was born on February 1, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

     Howard William Fisher was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 15, 1890 at Radford, Virginia.^2,5 He died on September 18, 1951 at age 61.⁵

     Frank James "Jay" Fisher was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-01-9222.⁶ He was born on March 13, 1898 at Virginia.^4,1,6,2 He married Belva Wightman circa 1923.^7,8 Frank James "Jay" Fisher died on January 15, 1978 at age 79.²

     Lawrence Craig Fisher was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-10-6460.⁴ He married Mary Unknown.⁵ Lawrence Craig Fisher was born on June 27, 1902 at Virginia.^2,4 He died on November 15, 1984 at age 82.³

     Her Social Security Number was 261-42-4114.⁴ Edyth M. Fisher was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Powel.² Her married name was Vast?⁵ She married Joseph Klare Powel Sr.² Edyth M. Fisher married Unknown Vast?⁵ Edyth M. Fisher was born on November 6, 1892 at Virginia.^3,2,4 She died on February 19, 1991 at age 98.^2,4

     Belva Wightman was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-3859.³ She was born on October 9, 1899 at Virginia.^4,1,3 As of circa 1923,her married name was Fisher.⁴ She married Frank James "Jay" Fisher, son of Frank Zedoc Fisher and Dora Pence "Madora" Hancock, circa 1923.^4,2 Belva Wightman died on January 6, 1999 at Hermitage, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 99.^1,2,3 She FISHER, Belva Wightman, 99, of Hermitage, Tenn., formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at her home in McKendree Village. She was a Buyer for the Hoisery Department of S. H. Heironimus for 11 years, a homemaker and an active church worker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Katherine Turner and William John Wightman and her husband, Frank J. Fisher. Surviving family include a daughter and son-in-law, Bettye and Carl Yancy of Franklin, Tenn; grandson, C. Franklin (Frank) Yancy, Jr. and wife, Lisa; two great-grandchildren, all of Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. from the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. John Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. A memorial service will be held at McKendree Village at a later date. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Roanoke or to the Golden Cross Fund, McKendree Village, 4347 Lebanon Rd., Hermitage, Tenn. 37076. on January 10, 1999.²

     Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Craft was buried at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Mathews, Mathews Co., Virginia.^3,7 She was born on November 7, 1927 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,7 As of December 24, 1945,her married name was Wright.⁵ She married Edward Taylor Wright Sr. on December 24, 1945 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,5 Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Craft died on March 3, 2008 at Gloucester, Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,8,9,7 She GLOUCESTER - Following a short battle with cancer and a long journey with Alzheimer's disease, Elizabeth 'Libby' Craft Wright, 80, passed away March 3, 2008, at home in Gloucester. She left this world surrounded by her loved ones. Libby was born on November 7, 1927, in Clifton Forge, Virginia. She was a graduate of Clifton Forge High School and went on to become an X-ray technician. She was a substitute teacher in York County for many years and later worked with handicapped children at Botetourt Elementary School. Libby was preceded in death by her best friend and loving husband of 56 years, Edward T. Wright, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bertha Craft; stepmother, Lois Craft; and a brother, Bobby Craft. Libby is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Ellen Wilson and husband, Mike; her daughter, Ann Howell and husband, Murray; and a son, Edward T. Wright, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Liz. 'Nana' Libby leaves behind 12 grandchildren, Carrie, Courtney and her husband, James, Catelyn and her husband, Gordon, and Cassie, Josh, Jake, Hercy and Socy, and Taylor, Ian, Zach, and Emily; and five great-grandchildren. Libby is survived by two sisters, Jayne Craft Putnam and Donna Craft; and a brother, Jimmy Craft. The family expresses extreme gratitude to Jonnie Forrest for taking wonderful care of their mother for the past year. They would also like to thank Pat and the staff of Hospice for the care they gave to Libby. The family will gather with friends at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Andrews Funeral Home for a processional to a graveside service at Windsor Gardens Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the home that Libby shared with Mike and Ellen Wilson, 5599 Payne's Point Road, Gloucester. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to 'Nan's Earth Angels Relay for Life,' P.O. Box 83, Hudgins, Virginia, 23076, to help in the fight against cancer. Funeral arrangements are by Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Virginia. on March 6, 2008.³

     Russell Edward Hancock was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 226-01-1292.⁸ He married Marie Lillian Steoka.⁹ Russell Edward Hancock was born on December 25, 1897 at Virginia.^3,7,8,5,6 He married Marjorie O. Larkin on September 18, 1915 at New York Co., New York.⁴ Russell Edward Hancock and Marjorie O. Larkin were divorced on January 5, 1920.¹⁰ Russell Edward Hancock married Sallie Kate Sink on November 24, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 Russell Edward Hancock married Rose Frances Wetzel on December 17, 1981 at Edinburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^11,6 Russell Edward Hancock died on March 26, 1987 at Stephens City, Frederick Co., Virginia, at age 89.^7,5

     Lena May Hancock was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 600 North Oakland Avenue, Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on December 10, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certificate has an impossible birth year of 1900.^1,3 She died on November 18, 1918 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 18.³

     Stewart Hannah Hancock was buried at America's Cemetery, 2619 East State Street, Hermitage, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 191-10-3204.⁴ He was born on April 9, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He married Thelma Unknown circa 1926.⁵ Stewart Hannah Hancock died in September, 1971 at Pennsylvania at age 69.⁴

     Mary Ann Hancock was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 093-07-8136.³ Her married name was Van Kuyck.² She married Thomas Francis Van Kuyck.² Mary Ann Hancock was born on June 18, 1905 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 She died on February 19, 1988 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,3

     William Howard Hancock was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 600 North Oakland Avenue, Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on January 19, 1907 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.² He died on October 4, 1910 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 3.³

     Thelma Unknown was buried at America's Cemetery, 2619 East State Street, Hermitage, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 200-32-0642.³ She was born on September 2, 1904 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married Stewart Hannah Hancock, son of Otto Dillard "Ottie" "Ott" Hancock and Julia Ann Nolan, circa 1926.¹ Thelma Unknown died on November 4, 1998 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 94.³

     Robert Ray Caldwell was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 229-24-8018.⁴ He married Anne Ellen McLaren.⁶ Robert Ray Caldwell was born on April 19, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5 He died on February 22, 1987 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,6

     Mary Jane Caldwell was born on December 2, 1927 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

     Betty Louise Caldwell was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4049.⁵ Her married name was Bryce.² She married Richard James Bryce Sr.² Betty Louise Caldwell was born on September 8, 1929 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She died on August 3, 1983 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia, at age 53.²

     Lucy Ann Dillard was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on November 24, 1883 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ As of circa 1906,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married William Alfred/Alford Hamilton "Tom" "Thomas" Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, circa 1906.^1,3 Lucy Ann Dillard died on January 21, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.³

     Berger Burks Hancock was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 21, 1907 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He married Loreine "Lorene" Cooper on January 16, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,9 Berger Burks Hancock died on December 31, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^3,4 He Berger B. (Aby) Hancock, age 82, of Roanoke, died Monday evening at his home. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railway. Surviving are his wife, Lorene Cooper Hancock; a daughter and son-in-law, Gale H. and Rodney B. Garst; grandchildren, Susan Garst and Barry Garst, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 1990, with the Rev. James W. Johnson and the Rev. Carter L. Sloan officiating. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on January 2, 1990.⁴

     Elizabeth Louise Hancock was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 21, 1907 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 As of September 9, 1961,her married name was Starkey.⁴ She married Aubrey Calvin Starkey on September 9, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Elizabeth Louise Hancock died on April 4, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6462.⁶ Betty Lou Nichols was born on November 4, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,5 As of August 11, 1951,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Ira Dallen Conner Sr., son of Ira Shelton Conner and Nannie Byer Poff, on August 11, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7 Betty Lou Nichols died on February 7, 2013 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, at age 78.^3,6 She Betty Lou Conner, 78, of Hagerstown, formerly of Berkeley Springs, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Born on Nov. 4, 1934, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Worley Delbert Nichols and Eva Alline (Chumbley) Nichols. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Lisa Conner; and two brothers, Jerry Nichols and D.M. Nichols. She is survived by her loving husband, Ira D. Conner Sr; two daughters, Sharon Paulson of Hagerstown, and Kimberly Colbert of Leesburg, Va; one son, Ira D. Conner Jr. of Martinsburg; and one brother, Charles W. "Billy" Nichols. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. on February 12, 2013.³