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     Delia Crockett was born circa 1882 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1915,her married name was Lemon.² She married Urban T. Lemon circa 1915.^1,2

     Jessie Eve/Eva Butler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 19, 1888 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of September 5, 1906,her married name was Manning.⁵ She married William Alfred Manning, son of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on September 5, 1906 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 Jessie Eve/Eva Butler died on November 22, 1970 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,4

     Hattie May Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on January 9, 1910 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3 She died on October 10, 1932 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 22.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-52-3445.⁸ William Francis Manning was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, 4848 Alps Street, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.^9,10 He was born on January 13, 1913 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,5,11 He married Frances Pauline Jobe on December 31, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,12 William Francis Manning died on January 14, 1999 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 86.^8,11,10,13 He William "Bill" F. Manning 86, of El Paso died Thursday (Jan. 14, 1999). Graveside service will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his sons, William "Bill" Manning Jr. and Kenneth Manning; his daughter, Joyce Isbell; four grandchildren; and a brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances. He retired from the Army after 30 years of service. He lived in El Paso 41 years. on January 17, 1999.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 223-16-4510.⁹ James Lee Manning was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^5,7 He Mr. James Lee Manning, 74, of Verona, died Sunday morning (Aug. 7, 1994) at King's Daughters' Hospital. A son of the late Alfred and Jessie Butler Manning, he was born on May 22, 1920, in Floyd County, Va. He grew up in Salem and later moved to Verona, where he spent the majority of his life. Mr. Manning was employed by the Green Spot Milk Plant in Verona and Fiesta Sales in Staunton until he retired in 1975 due to poor health. He formerly attended the Salem Presbyterian Church and was a farmer member of the Verona Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are four daughters, Nancy Graham of West Augusta, Janice Davis of Crimora, Judy Morris of North Carolina, and Carol Stuart of Headwaters, one brother, William A. Manning of El Paso, Texas; 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two special friends, Peggy Roberts Manning and Arlene Weaver. He was preceded in death by one son, James Lee Manning, Jr. on December 25, 1992. A graveside service will be held at Augusta Memorial Park.⁷ He was born on May 22, 1920 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{6,3,10,5,9,7,8,11} He married Sarah Elizabeth Woods, daughter of Noah Elmer Woods and Minnie Lola Gearheart, on December 21, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,4 James Lee Manning and Sarah Elizabeth Woods were divorced on September 13, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ James Lee Manning married Peggy Mae Roberts on September 20, 1947 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,13 James Lee Manning and Peggy Mae Roberts were divorced on January 14, 1970 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ James Lee Manning married Hazel Pauline Hemp on August 14, 1971 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ James Lee Manning and Hazel Pauline Hemp were divorced on April 3, 1976 at Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ James Lee Manning died on August 7, 1994 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,10,9,7,11

     Lacy Lee Cole Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 30, 1933 at Virginia.^2,4 He married Norma Griffith circa 1961.³ Lacy Lee Cole Sr. died on July 30, 2010 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4 He Lacy Lee Cole, Sr., 77, of Pilot, Va. died peacefully with his family at his side in his home on July 30, 2010 and went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church, and a lifelong resident of Pilot. Lee was predeceased in death by his father and mother, Roscoe Douglas Cole and Vada Akers Cole, and brothers, Don Cole, and Bobby Cole. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife and best friend of 49 years, Norma Griffith Cole; son, Lacy Lee Cole, Jr. and wife, Ilka Cole, of Fayetteville, N.C; grandson, Wyatt Samuel Cole, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Cartwright; brother and sister-in-law, Charles Cole and Dot Cole, of Griffin, Ga; and sisters-in-law, Judy Cole and Helen Crawford; mother-in-law, Esther Griffith; sister-in-law, Barbara Griffith, her children, Eric and Brian Griffith, and Glen Hancock, her fiancé; and nieces and nephews; a special niece, Debbie Keith, and great-niece, Briana Griffith. Lee served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army and was equally proud of his son, Lacy, who is currently serving in the United States Army. Lee was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a railroad lineman, carpenter foreman and stonemason. He enjoyed working locally and in other states from Florida to Virginia and was eager to share his experiences with family and friends. Lee will be remembered as a humble, honest, hard working, good-natured family man with a heart of gold. Lee also had a great love for antiques, gardening, hunting, fishing and the outdoors, but most of all Lee loved being a grandfather to Wyatt and treasured the precious moments they shared. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Horne Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2010 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shake Smith and the Rev. Leon Alley officiating. Interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Cole family would like to thank Doctors Michael Payne, Harry McCoy and Hospice and staff/nurses at Montgomery Regional Hospital for all their dedicated care. A special thank you to June Stephens for her friendship and loving care, family, friends and neighbors. The Cole family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. on August 1, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-0098.⁷ Don Elwood Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 15, 1930 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Helen Irene Eanes, daughter of Cleophas Clifton Eanes and Blanche Irene Martin, on February 23, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.² Don Elwood Cole and Helen Irene Eanes were divorced on December 3, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Don Elwood Cole died on March 9, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^1,7 He COLE, Don Elwood, 68, of Roanoke, formerly of Pilot, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999 in a Roanoke hospital. He was employed by General Electric for 33 years and was an avid fisherman. Surviving are a long-time companion, Arlene Renick; a son and his fiancee, Mark A. Cole and Deborah Childress, Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Cole and Frank Goodwin, Orlando, Fla; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Dot Cole, Atlanta, Ga., Bobby and Judy Cole, Lee and Norma Cole, all of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3433 Brambleton Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 12 noon Thursday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg. on March 11, 1999.¹

     His Social Security Number was 577-26-4294.⁷ William Davis Nolley was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Nokesville, Prince William Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on October 24, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 24, 1897.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Pearl Zena Shaeffer circa 1920.^8,4 William Davis Nolley died on August 2, 1982 at Churchville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 85.^7,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-3983.⁷ Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on August 24, 1900 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,7,2 He married Opal M. Hannah on August 25, 1926 at Witcher Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens and Opal M. Hannah were divorced before 1947.⁸ Arthur Gray "Bill" Owens died on September 19, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^7,3 He OWENS, Arthur G. "Bill" - Service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Cunningham Funeral Home. The Rev. Earl G. Hissom Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery Mr. Owens, 71, of 112 B Lee St. W., Charleston died Saturday at his home following a long illness. on September 20, 1971.³

     Leonard Mitchell Owens was buried at Alberene Cemetery, 3061 Alberene Church Lane, Esmont, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Bessie May Via.³ Leonard Mitchell Owens was born on March 15, 1903 at Mammoth, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He died on August 26, 1968 at Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 65.³

     Mary Lewis Owens was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 2, 1905 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,4 As of October 3, 1928,her married name was Pentecosh.⁶ She married Thomas Howard Pentecosh on October 3, 1928 at Hopewell, Virginia.⁶ Mary Lewis Owens and Thomas Howard Pentecosh were divorced on June 4, 1956 at Hopewell, Virginia.⁶ Mary Lewis Owens died on August 6, 1967 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 62.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-86-0552.⁵ Pauline M. Owens was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Tucker.⁴ She married Edgar Beckwith Tucker.^4,3 Pauline M. Owens was born on February 17, 1913 at West Virginia.^1,3,5 She died on November 21, 1984 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 71.³

     Esther Alicia Owens was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.⁴ She was born on October 21, 1914 at Mammoth, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of before 1939,her married name was Lowry.³ She married Unknown Lowry before 1939.³ As of December 7, 1939,her married name was Cutler.³ Esther Alicia Owens married Cecil Anderson Cutler on December 7, 1939 at Hopewell, Virginia.^5,3,4 Esther Alicia Owens died on May 14, 1978 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 63.⁴

     Thomas Howard Pentecosh was born on December 9, 1908 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Lewis Owens, daughter of Delafield Moss "Dell" Owens and Rosa May Poff, on October 3, 1928 at Hopewell, Virginia.¹ Thomas Howard Pentecosh and Mary Lewis Owens were divorced on June 4, 1956 at Hopewell, Virginia.¹ Thomas Howard Pentecosh died on July 24, 1987 at Homosassa, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 78.²

     Virginia Price Underwood was buried at Pittard Family Cemetery, Wrenn Road, Prospect Hill, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,4 She was born on June 14, 1888 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of circa 1908,her married name was Palmer.⁵ She married John William Palmer, son of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, circa 1908.^1,5,3 Virginia Price Underwood died on November 11, 1959 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^3,4

     Bernard Lee Palmer was born on April 6, 1917 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Mary Prudence Palmer was born on November 27, 1918 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² She Not enumerated with her family in the 1930 Census on April 14, 1930.³

     Bessie May Palmer was buried at Pittard Family Cemetery, Wrenn Road, Prospect Hill, Caswell Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 241-50-1345.⁴ Her married name was Pittard.³ Her married name was Johnson.⁴ She married Unknown Johnson.⁴ Bessie May Palmer married William Davis Pittard.^3,5 Bessie May Palmer was born on December 6, 1920 at Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 She died on September 9, 1996 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^4,6,3

     His Social Security Number was 239-20-2199.⁴ Leonard Martin Palmer Sr. married Thelma Pauline Long.⁵ Leonard Martin Palmer Sr. was born on June 26, 1922 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He and Thelma Pauline Long were divorced on October 4, 1965 at Person Co., North Carolina.⁶ Leonard Martin Palmer Sr. married Esther Frances Whitt on October 25, 1965 at Person Co., North Carolina.⁷ Leonard Martin Palmer Sr. died on December 26, 1993 at Chapel Hill, Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 243-36-6157.³ Cecil Joseph Palmer was buried at Crestwood Memorial Gardens, 2090 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., Michigan.⁴ He married Ruby Unknown.⁴ Cecil Joseph Palmer was born on April 11, 1924 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He died on July 18, 1979 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 55.⁵

     Ethel Jane Underwood was buried at Underwood Family Cemetery, Texas Hollow, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 12, 1906 at Virginia.¹ As of April, 1924,her married name was Perdue.⁴ She married Samuel Oscar Perdue, son of John William Perdue and Octavia Docia Carr, in April, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ Ethel Jane Underwood and Samuel Oscar Perdue were divorced on January 5, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Ethel Jane Underwood died on October 17, 1971 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,1 She Mrs. Ethel Underwood Perdue, 65, of Shawsville died Sunday in a Marion hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Lavender, Roanoke; a son, Willard J. Perdue, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Lavender, Roanoke; Mrs. Lelia Wright, Salem; two brothers, Leonard Underwood, Shawsville, Elius Underwood, Roanoke. Burial in the family cemetery, Texas Hollow, near Shawsville. on October 19, 1971.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-20-2450.¹¹ Willard James Perdue was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He was born on June 29, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,3,4,7,8 He married Elizabeth Ann Thompson on November 18, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Willard James Perdue and Elizabeth Ann Thompson were divorced on January 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Willard James Perdue died on February 24, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^11,3,6 He Willard James Perdue, age 61, of Roanoke, died Monday at his residence. He was a former employee of the N & W Railway. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Evelyn P. Lavender, Roanoke; five nieces and nephews, Wanda G. Lavender, Joanne M. Arnold, Lawrence (Beetle) Lavender, all of Roanoke, Wesley D. Lavender, Fla; Gary K. Lavender, Manassas. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 25, 1986.⁶

     Evelyn Josephine Perdue was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ She Evelyn Perdue Lavender, December 24th, 1927 - April 27th, 2021. Evelyn Perdue Lavender, 93 of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and a member of the Ladies of the Moose, Vinton Chapter. Evelyn worked for 27 years at Eli Lilly/Elizabeth Arden. She was preceded in death by two sons, David Lavender and Lawrence Lavender, one daughter, Wanda L. Crockett, one granddaughter, Cheri Crockett. Evelyn is survived by one daughter, Joanne Lavender Johnson and husband, Ricky, and one son, Gary K. Lavender, five grandchildren, Justin R. Arnold, Angela L. Hill, Lawrence Lavender, Jr., Jenny Lavender and Todd Lavender, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁸ She was born on December 24, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,8,4 As of November 30, 1946,her married name was Lavender.² She married Lawrence Kerfort Lavender on November 30, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Evelyn Josephine Perdue and Lawrence Kerfort Lavender were divorced on July 17, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Evelyn Josephine Perdue died on April 27, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.⁸