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     Dorothy Payne Stephens was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9536.⁷ She was born on February 22, 1914 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7 As of September 25, 1947,her married name was Dillard.² She married Wayne Walter Dillard on September 25, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,2 Dorothy Payne Stephens died on August 13, 1999 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 85.^4,7 She Dorothy Stephens Dillard, died on Friday, August 13, 1999 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia. Born in 1913 (actually 1914) in McComas, West Virginia, the daughter of John Marvin and Rosalie Snead Stephens, she was a graduate of Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where she majored in music. She was an accomplished pianist and vocalist and taught music in the public school system in Roanoke for thirty-five years. In 1979 she moved from Roanoke to Lost River, West Virginia, where she resided at The Guest House with her son, Bob. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke. She predeceased her husband, Wayne W. Dillard, her mother and father, and her brother, John M. Stephens, Jr., all of Roanoke. She is survived by her sons, Robert B. Dillard of Lost River and Duane B. Dillard of Hagerstown, Maryland; her sisters, Rosalie S. (Featie) Lucas of Hollins, Virginia, Harriette S. Rothenberger of Salem, Virginia, Louise S. Cropp of Charlottesville, Virginia, her brother, Winston M. Stephens of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, and dear friends, Tammy Stanley and David Mickow of Lost River as well as many devoted nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Know as "Mother", "Dot" and "Sister", she will be remembered for her generosity of love, time and spirit as well as her talent as a musician and craftsperson. on August 18, 1999.⁴

     Louise Mosby Stephens was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-01-7798.⁷ She was born on May 2, 1915 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,4 As of July 20, 1940,her married name was Cropp.³ She married Wilson Warner Cropp on July 20, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 Louise Mosby Stephens died on June 25, 2007 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 92.^7,2,4,8 She Louise Mosby Stephens Cropp, 92, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on June 25, 2007. Born on May 2, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Rosalie Snead Stephens and John Marvin Stephens. She was reared in Montvale, Va., but spent many of her formative years in Fork Union, Va. Her maternal grandfather, William Frank Snead, was a founder of Fork Union Military Academy. She met her husband, Wilson Warner Cropp, while he was a cadet at The Academy, and they married in 1940. They reared their family of four children in Charlottesville. She was a devoted wife and mother, a sports enthusiast, an accomplished golfer, a tournament and duplicate bridge player, an accomplished hostess and cook, an avid gardener, as well as a community activist. She was a member of the Board of Education of Rock Hill Academy. She was a member of the Jack Jouett Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, where she served as Regent. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Charlottesville for over 60 years. Her husband of 54 years predeceased her in 1994. Her family will greatly miss her guidance, wisdom, love, and energetic example. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Cropp Gibbs and husband, John Willard Gibbs Jr., of Richmond, Kaye Cropp Gaffney and husband, Maurice Leonard Gaffney, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bonnie Cropp Stokes and husband, Ronald Lee Stokes of Chattanooga, Tenn; and her son, Wilson Warner Cropp II and wife, Deana Anderson Cropp, of Charlottesville and Cape Charles. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her brother, Winston H. Stephens of High Point, N.C. and her sister, Harriette S. Rothenberger of Salem, Va. survive. Her brother, John M. Stephens and her sisters, Dorothy S. Dillard and Rosalie S. Lucas, predeceased her. The family wishes to thank Monica Nguku and Maisie Madan for their love, devotion, and tireless care for their mother. The family also wishes to express their deep appreciation for the compassionate attention of Bon Secours Hospice. Interment at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake St., Charlottesville, Va. on June 27, 2007.²

     Harriette Snead Stephens was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2213.¹¹ She was born on November 3, 1918 at Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia.^11,10,5 As of December 20, 1952,her married name was Montgomery.⁹ She married Oliver Phillip Montgomery on December 20, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ As of June 7, 1981,her married name was Rothenberger.⁹ Harriette Snead Stephens married Thomas Brown Rothenberger on June 7, 1981 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Harriette Snead Stephens died on March 15, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^11,10,12

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1151.¹⁰ Winston Harvey Stephens was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ He was born on April 19, 1922 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.^10,2,11,6,12 He married Ruby Irene Beal on July 10, 1943 at Danville, Virginia.⁴ Winston Harvey Stephens married Adele W. Zimmermann circa 1950.^2,3 Winston Harvey Stephens and Ruby Irene Beal were divorced on July 25, 1950 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ Winston Harvey Stephens died on November 29, 2009 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^10,2,11 He Mr. Winston Harvey Stephens, 87, passed away in High Point, N.C., on Sunday, November 29, 2009. He was born in Montvale, Va., on April 19, 1922. He attended Roanoke College. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps as a radio operator over the Pacific. Winston was an avid golfer and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Adele Zimmermann Stephens, of High Point; his sister, Harriette Rothenberger, of Salem, Va; two sons, Winston Stephens Jr. and his wife, Shery, of High Point, N.C., and Mark Stephens and his wife, Susan, of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Mackenzie and Katie Stephens; Luke, Leah and Rebekah Stephens; and Sarah Stephens McMurray and her husband, David; and two great-grandchildren, Trent and Asa Stephens. on December 3, 2009.²

     Rosalie Stuart "Featie" Stephens was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8193.¹² She was born on August 1, 1924 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.^12,4,7,8 She married Hampton Algers Lucas, son of Henry Alfred Lucas and Mabel Oakey Sisson, on May 17, 1948 at Washington, D.C..^11,6,13 As of May 17, 1948,her married name was Lucas.⁶ Rosalie Stuart "Featie" Stephens died on August 27, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^12,3,13 She LUCAS, Rosalie Stephens, (Featie), 79, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2003. She was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Mrs. Lucas was also a member of the Roanoke Valley Bird Club and an avid bridge player and gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hampton A. Lucas. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol L. and Bob D. Whiteside of Roanoke, Linda L. and Roger D. Steele of Daleville; three grandchildren, Evan H. Steele, Molly E. Steele, Austen L. Steele, a brother, Winston H. Stephens of North Carolina; and two sisters, Louise S. Cropp of Charlottesville and Harriette M. Rothenberger of Salem; and her many affectionate nieces and nephews. The family would like to sincerely thank Mrs. Lucas ' caregiver, Gladis Lehman and devoted companion, Victoria Minter; the caring and dedicated staff at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and the supportive professionals of Good Samaritan Hospice. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 28, 2003.³

     Thomas Peter Worley was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 718-03-9943.⁶ He was born on December 3, 1881 at Lynchburg, Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1880.^2,8,3,7,6,5 He married Cora Lee Stephens, daughter of Harry Millhouse Stephens and Mary James "Molly" Gowen, on December 23, 1903 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,3,4 Thomas Peter Worley died on March 18, 1954 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,7

     Anne Elizabethe Adams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,1 Her Social Security Number was 226-18-7692.⁴ She was born on September 10, 1889 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,2,1,4 As of March 18, 1913,her married name was Stephens.² She married Amos Leslie Stephens, son of Harry Millhouse Stephens and Mary James "Molly" Gowen, on March 18, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Anne Elizabethe Adams died on May 9, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 66.^3,1

     Amos Leslie Stephens Jr., M.D. was born on December 23, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 He married Gladys Mae Herring in May, 1949 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.^7,4 Amos Leslie Stephens Jr., M.D. died on October 21, 1966 at Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 52.^8,4 He STEPHENS - Dr. A. Leslie Jr., 1260 Brook Forest Dr. NE died Oct. 21, 1966. Surviving are his wife, the former Gladys Herring; father, Mr. A. Leslie Stephens Sr., Lynchburg, Va. on October 22, 1966.⁴

     Allen/Allan Blair BLAIR, ALLEN - Amherst, Oct. 15, 1832. Born, July 8, 1754, in Amherst. In 1780 was drafted three months under Capt. Younger Landrum and marched to join Gen. Gates in North Carolina, but before his time was out employed William Bowman, as substitute. In 1781 he again marched under Landrum, this time to join Gen. Greene. He was not in battle of Guilford, but so near that he saw dead and wounded men removed from the field. He saw Gen. Edward Stevens badly wounded in the thigh. Shortly after was again drafted, and under Capt. John Loving marched to Williamsburg, where he took sick of fever and was in hospital a considerable time. A little before the close investment of Yorktown, he was discharged from hospital and sent to the New Barracks. Soon the forces at this place were ordered to join the besieging army, but applicant was discharged, his time being nearly out and the surgeon deeming him too feeble for active service. Served six months in all.⁵ He was born on July 8, 1754 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Mary Ann Staples on December 14, 1778 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² Allen/Allan Blair Private Virginia Militia, $30 annual allowance, $75 received on Apr 15, 1833, pension started at age 80 on April 15, 1833 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁶ He died on April 23, 1835 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁴

     Mary Ann Staples was born in 1762 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ She married Allen/Allan Blair, son of William Blair and Mary Allen, on December 14, 1778 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² As of December 14, 1778,her married name was Blair.² Mary Ann Staples died on September 23, 1837.

     Evelyn Rose Nesbitt and Thomas Edgar Poff Jr. were divorced.² Evelyn Rose Nesbitt was born circa 1927 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of August 11, 1948,her married name was Poff.² She married Thomas Edgar Poff Jr., son of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on August 11, 1948 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Evelyn Rose Nesbitt married Thomas Edgar Poff Jr., son of Thomas Edgar Poff and Blanche Ann Bailey, on December 24, 1962 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.²

     Valinda Rose Poff was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 10, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on July 23, 1950 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Clyde D. DeWese Jr. was born on November 2, 1921 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² He died on December 11, 1921 at Barkers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.²

     Hattie Lillian DeWese was born on September 20, 1919 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on September 13, 1921 at Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     William Phillip "Willie" Clower was born on September 5, 1906 at Longacre, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He married Juanita Caruthers circa 1927.^2,3,4 William Phillip "Willie" Clower died on August 10, 1982 at Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., Ohio, at age 75.² He William Clower, 76, of RD 1, Rayland, died Tuesday evening at Martins Ferry Hospital. He was born at Long Acre, W.Va., Sept. 5, 1906, a son of the late William (should be Jacob) and Ruth Clower. He was a member of the Meadowbrooke Church of God, Rayland and a retired employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Yorkville plant. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Caruthers Clower; two sons, Leonard Clower of Clairmont, Ind., and William Clower of Bridgeport; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Burley of Yorkville and Mrs. Vivian Carroll of Clinton, Pa; one brother, Charles Clower of Penns Grove, N.J; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Final arrangements are incomplete. on August 11, 1982.²

     As of April 28, 1792,her married name was Gant.¹ Nancy Judge married John Gant, son of Edward Gant and Elizabeth Carey?, on April 28, 1792 at Orange Co., North Carolina.² Nancy Judge died before 1806 at Canada.¹

     John Gant was born on October 11, 1767 at Bute Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Nancy Judge on April 28, 1792 at Orange Co., North Carolina.² John Gant died after 1850 at Williamson Co., Tennessee.¹

     Edward Gant married Elizabeth Carey? Edward Gant was born circa 1748 at Granville Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on May 28, 1782 at Orange Co., North Carolina.¹

     John Gant was born circa 1713 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.¹ He married Ann? Brantley? circa 1731 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia. John Gant died circa 1783 at Franklin Co., North Carolina.¹

     Czerny Andrew Dixon was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 236-52-4946.² He was born on February 11, 1891 at Wolf Creek, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Helen Johnson "Ellen" Riffe, daughter of Thomas Johnson Riffe and Elizabeth Clementine "Betty" Elmore, in 1919.^1,7 Czerny Andrew Dixon and Helen Johnson "Ellen" Riffe were divorced before April, 1940.^8,6 Czerny Andrew Dixon died on April 21, 1967 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^5,6 He ALDERSON - The treasurer of the town of Alderson, Czerny Andrew Dixon, 76, died Friday in Greenbrier Valley Hospital at Ronceverte. He was the owner of the Dixie Printing Shop, an insurance agent and a member of the Alderson Presbyterian Church. A native of Union, he is survived by his wife, Bertis V; son, Thomas William of Alderson; sisters, Mrs. Zeula Rigg of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Mary Whitman of Richmond, Va. Service will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Alderson Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Elwin Roberts and Dr. Eugene Modlin. Burial will be in Alderson Cemetery. on April 22, 1967.⁶