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     Dorothy L. Boothe was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Crowder.¹ She married Wilber Ray Crowder Sr., son of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.¹ Dorothy L. Boothe was born on November 24, 1916 at Virginia.¹ She died on January 22, 2008 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 91.¹ She Dorothy Boothe Crowder, 91, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at home with her family at her side. She was born November 24, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilber Crowder; son, Roger Crowder; three grandsons; one granddaughter; parents, Jadie and Bessie Boothe; brothers, Luther, Luster, Claude and Posey Marvin Boothe; sisters, Mary Maxey, Jacqueline Montgomery and Tiny Durham. She is survived by her sons, Wilber (Connie) Crowder and Wayne (Melody) Crowder; daughters, Betty (Watson) Altice, Joann Basham, Carolyn (Ronnie) Strobridge, Mary Prophet and Kathy (Lynwood) Rhodes; a very special caregiver, Tina Bryant; grandchildren, Roger L. Crowder Jr., Reggie (Tracy) Altice, Karen Altice, Jimmy (Linda) Basham, Carol Kelley, Debbie (Brian) Stephenson, Jenny (Raymond) Brown, Brian Strobridge, Terry Sine (Linda Bradfield), Tina (Randy), Tammy (Buddy) Goad, Corina (Clayton) Grogan and Jason Rhodes; 24 greatgrandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; brothers, Archie (Francis) Boothe and Billy Boothe; sisters, Gracie (David) Peters, Shirley Woods and Barbara Akers; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Todd Triplett officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fincastle and Troutville Rescue Squads or the Adventa Hospice, 154 West 4th St., Salem, Va. 24153. A special "thank you" to the wonderful staff of Adventa Hospice and the loving and caring staff of Brian Center Nursing and Rehab. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 540-254-3000. on January 24, 2008.¹

     Betty Jane Crowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ Her married name was Altice.⁵ She married Lewis Watson Altice Jr.^5,3 Betty Jane Crowder was born on March 1, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on May 22, 2019 at Virginia at age 82.³ She Betty Crowder Altice, 82, of Wirtz, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Watson Altice, Jr; her parents, Wilbur and Dorothy Crowder; two brothers and one sister. Surviving are two children, Karen and Reginald; Reginald's two daughters, Jennifer and Meaghan (Sean); and two great-grandchildren, Harper Grace and Finley Hudson. She is also survived by a special sister, Kathy Rhodes; two other sisters and one brother; numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. The family respectively requests no food or flowers and asks that memorials be sent to your church or the charity of choice. Graveside services will be private. on May 23, 2019.³

     Lewis Watson Altice Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4 He Lewis Watson Altice, Jr., age 74 of Wirtz, passed away May 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Ruby Altice. He retired in 2001 from the Kroger Co. as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife Betty; two children Karen and Reginald; two grandaughters; sister, Janice Wickline. A private burial will be in Mountain View Burial Park.⁴ He married Betty Jane Crowder, daughter of Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. and Dorothy L. Boothe.^1,3 Lewis Watson Altice Jr. was born on March 9, 1938.^6,5 He died on May 19, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^6,2,4,5

     James Donald Basham was born circa 1938 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth JoAnn Crowder, daughter of Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. and Dorothy L. Boothe, on December 22, 1956 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹

     Wilber Ray "Buck" Crowder Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 8, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Connie Grubb on December 4, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Wilber Ray "Buck" Crowder Jr. died on March 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 81.⁵ He Wilber "Buck" R. Crowder Jr., 81, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on May 8, 1940, and passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Crowder; his parents, Wilber R. Crowder Sr. and Dorothy Crowder; two brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Connie S. Crowder; daughter, Susan Y. Baughn; son, William E. Crowder; stepsons, Lee Slough and Rob (Chrissy) Slough; grandchildren, Renee A. (Baughn) Dick (Matthew), Amanda N. Baughn, Jason M. Baughn, Ian C. Crowder, Logan Slough, Austin Slough, Abbigail Slough, Austin Litchford, and Cayden Litchford; step grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Olivia R. Dick, Davis J. Dick, and Emma L. Baughn; siblings, Mary Lee Prophet and Kathy Rhodes; and multiple nieces and nephews. Wilber was thankful for his caregivers and his special caregiver and niece, Tina Bryant. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 27, 2022.⁵

     Jerrell Wayne Crowder was buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.² He married Melody Eichelberger.² Jerrell Wayne Crowder was born on January 21, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He died on September 28, 2013 at West Virginia at age 71.² He J. Wayne Crowder, 71, of Falling Waters, W.Va., formerly of Roanoke, passed away September 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Crowder; mother, Dorothy Crowder; sons, J.D. and Timmy Crowder; and a brother, Roger Crowder. He worked for ABF Freight Systems and Ryder Truck Lines, where he received the Safe Driver and Mileage award. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 992 in Hagerstown, Md. and Local 776 in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Melody (Eichelberger) Crowder; daughters, Debbie Stevenson (Brian) and Jenny Brown (Raymond); grandchildren, Hope Ambrose, Jacob Brown, Rachel Hendershot, Melissa Hill, Joey Stevenson, Jesse Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Serenity Ambrose, Hailey Brown, Paige Hill, Logan Brown; brother, Wilber "Buck" Crowder Jr; and sisters, Betty Altice, JoAnn Basham, Carolyn Strobridge, Mary Lee Prophet, and Kathy Rhodes. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Rosedale Funeral Home, with Pastor Jack Rudy officiating. Interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. on October 2, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2330.³ Troy Thomas Hall was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He married Gladys O. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.^1,2 Troy Thomas Hall was born on March 12, 1914 at Virginia.³ He died on October 15, 1997 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^3,2 He HALL, Troy Thomas 83, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 1997, in Princeton, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Crowder Hall. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Roger Garman; grandchildren, R. Wayne Garman, Jr. and Susan N. Garman; great-grandchild, Dylan M. Kiser; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buren and Margaret Hall, Clyde and Gertrude Hall; and sister and brother-in-law, Claudine and Artie Halsey. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 1997, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Robert L. Alderman officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on October 16, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2179.⁷ Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,6 He was born on May 2, 1915 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^9,3,4,5 He married Helen Louise Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet, on August 15, 1936 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,6 Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. died on February 15, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^7,3,6 He Wilbert Cecil Dunbar, Sr., age 62, of 7419 Indian Road, Hollins, died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was an employee of Salem Frame Company. Surviving are his wife, Helen Crowder Dunbar; two sons, Wilbert Cecil (Buddy) Dunbar, Jr., Roanoke; John G. (Billy) Dunbar, Troutville; one daughter, Miss Bonnie L. Dunbar, Hollins; three grandsons, Duane, Stevie and Greg Dunbar; brothers, J. Hollis Dunbar, Hollins; Edward E. Dunbar, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Lucille) Burnett, Hollins. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 17, 1978.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-16-4282.³ Lester Daniel Gibson was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 27, 1921.³ He married Lyla Mae Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet, circa 1942.^1,2 Lester Daniel Gibson died on June 16, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,3 He GIBSON, Lester Daniel, 76, of Troutville, passed away Monday, June 16, 1997 at the Veteran's Medical Care Center in Salem. Mr. Gibson served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Lyla C. Gibson; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Janet Gibson, Troutville; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Gary Mills, Hardy; grandsons, Bryan D. Gibson, Roanoke, Mark A. Gibson and wife, Karen, Norfolk; sisters, Stella Thomas, Juanita Moore, both of Roanoke, Hazel Crowder and husband, Earl, Troutville; three great-grandchildren, Leslie, Christine and Michael; special nephew, Corky Crowder, Troutville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday in Troutville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd. on June 17, 1997.²

     Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 5, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Ruby Eastalean Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet, on January 24, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,4,5 Wauline Gilbert "Wiley" Collins died on November 27, 1984 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 60.^4,6

     Ishmael A. "Ish" Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He married Thelma G. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.¹ Ishmael A. "Ish" Jones was born on December 3, 1923.³ He died on October 27, 2008 at Virginia at age 84.^3,2 He Ishmael A. Jones, 84, of Callaway, Va., died on Monday, October 27, 2008. Mr. Jones was born on December 23, 1923, a son of the late Aldine and Pearl Jones. He was a World War II veteran and a retired millwright from Allied Chemical. He also loved golf, music, was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, organized the annual St. Peter's Episcopal School reunions and served as a board member of Phoebe Needles Center in Callaway, Va. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia E. Jones; and brother, Stafford O. Jones. He is survived by his wife, Thelma C. Jones, of Chester, Va; children, Barry L. Jones and wife, Marie, of Prince George, Va., Joseph G. Jones and wife, Carolyn, of Colonial Heights, Va., Kevin A. Jones and wife, Donna, of Germantown, Tenn., Michael L. Gray, of Midlothian, Va., and Jeffery L. Gray and wife, Cheri, of Chester, Va; grandchildren and spouses, Wade L. Jones and wife, Melissa, of Montpelier, Va., Scott J. Jones and wife, Paola, of Hopewell, Va., Jennifer L. Mayton and husband, Eric, of Chester, Va., Ashley G. Krupp and husband, Russell, of Chester, Va., Matthew L. Gray, of Midlothian, Va., and Victoria M. Jones, of Germantown, Tenn; great-grandchildren, Blake L. Jones, Morgan D. Jones, Carson R. Jones, Lindsey L. Jones, Kierstin B. Mayton, and Leah N. Jones; brothers and sisters, Ina B. Messenger, Juanita D. Howell, Estelle E. Jones, Rudolph F. Jones, M. Christine Jones, and Geraldine J. Smith. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Interment will follow in the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. His family will be receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. on October 29, 2008.²

     Roger Leon Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 19, 1948.² He died on December 23, 1968 at age 20.²

     Roger W. Garman Sr. was born on September 25, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Nancy Hall, daughter of Troy Thomas Hall and Gladys O. Crowder, circa 1962.^1,4,2 Roger W. Garman Sr. died on December 3, 2005 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^3,2 He Roger W. Garman, Sr., 65 of Princeton, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday Dec. 3, 2005. He was born in Salem, Va. September 25, 1940, son of the late Wade W., and Ruth Rogers Garman. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Adams. Mr. Garman was a member of the Johnston Chapel Baptist Church. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 25 years of Service. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy Hall Garman; son R. Wayne Garman, Jr. of Princeton, W.Va; daughter, Susan G. Johnson and her husband, Danny of Rock, W.Va; four grandchildren, Dylan Michael Kiser, Kaitlyn Nicole Johnson, Emily Marie Garman and Ethan Wade Garman; three sisters, Marie Garman Aired and her husband, Jesse of Roanoke, Va., Myrtle Garman Simmons and her husband, Billy W. of Fincastle, Va., Linda Garman Bailey and her husband, Jim of West Chester, Ohio; one brother, Richard W. Garman and his wife, Joanie of Roanoke, Va; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019. Pastor John King to officiate. The Family will receive friends for 2 hours prior to the service. on December 5, 2005.²

     William Henry Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 15, 1873 at Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Cora Alice Craft on August 29, 1903 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 William Henry Crawford died on December 5, 1939 at age 66.^2,4

     Pearl Laura Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 25, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of December 25, 1925,her married name was Chittum.⁵ She married Elery Ethel Chittum on December 25, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; This was the second marriage for both of them.^5,3 Pearl Laura Crawford died on January 22, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.³

     Cora Alice Craft was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 4, 1883 at Virginia.^1,2 As of August 29, 1903,her married name was Crawford.¹ She married William Henry Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, on August 29, 1903 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Cora Alice Craft died on March 17, 1961 at age 77.^1,2

     Sadie Rogers was born circa 1880 at Virginia.² She married James Harvey Crawford, son of James Edward Crawford and Mary Ann Crowder, circa 1923.^2,1 As of circa 1923,her married name was Crawford.²

     William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-16-7473.⁷ He was born on March 3, 1920 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4 He married Mary Agnes Cahoon on December 21, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,8 William Mansfield "Bill" Crawford died on October 14, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^7,2 He Mr. William Mansfield Crawford, age 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at Virginia Care Center in Roanoke. He was the husband of the late Mary Agnes Crawford. Mr. Crawford was born March 3, 1920 in Craig County, the son of the late Hollis Mansfield and Ida Adams Crawford. A resident of this community since 1928, he was a retired maintenance manager for CMC. He attended Oak Hill Bible Church and was a member of Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a gadget builder who loved to tinker and create mechanical things including concrete washing machines, trailers and conveyor belts. Mr. Crawford enjoyed taking kids to the river and lake and letting them experience the joy of house boating, being on the water, water skiing and fellowship. He loved a good practical joke. Mr. Crawford is survived by two sons, James Lee Crawford and wife, Wanda of Covington and Steven M. Crawford and wife Elizabeth of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Lisa Akers and husband, Jason, Cindy L. Crawford of Vinton, Diana K. Crawford and Jessica Marie Crawford, both of Roanoke; two great-grandsons, Austin Matthew Akers and Samuel Andrew Akers; a brother, Richard Crawford and wife, Sarah of Roanoke, a sister, Mildred C. Smith of Covington; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Crawford of Covington. In addition to his wife, Mary, Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by two brothers, Toni Crawford and Kenneth Crawford; and one sister, Gladys C. Howard. Pallbearers will be Mike Dabbs, Dave Fitzgerald, Chester Swartz, Roy Carter, Paul Howard, and Pat Loving. A graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Roger Bush officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home.
on October 15, 2005.²

     Mildred Frances Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Smith.² She married Cecil Franklin Smith.² Mildred Frances Crawford was born on January 10, 1922 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She died on August 15, 2010 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 88.² She Mrs. Mildred Frances Crawford Smith, 88, of Covington, Va., died Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center, Clifton Forge. She was the wife of the late Cecil Franklin Smith. Mrs. Smith was born January 10, 1922, in Craig County, the daughter of the late Harless Crawford and Ida Adams Crawford. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Betty Smith Alford and husband, Harold, of Buena Vista and Nancy Smith Swisher and husband, Richard, of Charlottesville; four grandchildren including Scott Alford; two greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home. on August 17, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-0285.⁶ Kenneth Eugene Crawford was born on May 18, 1924 at Virginia.^1,6 He died on November 8, 1993 at Virginia at age 69.^6,2 He CRAWFORD, Kenneth Eugene, 69, of Covington, died Monday, November 8, 1993. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Edgemont Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. on November 10, 1993.²