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     Mahala Ann R. "Mahalie" Manning was buried at Crumpler Cemetery, Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 9, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 27, 1871.^4,3 As of December 28, 1887,her married name was King.⁶ She married Floyd Pleasant King, son of William Henry King and Sarah A. Epperly, on December 28, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,6 Mahala Ann R. "Mahalie" Manning died on December 30, 1920 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 49.³

     Rufus Lemon Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 17, 1878 at Virginia.⁴ He married Victoria Brown circa 1895.^5,3,4 Rufus Lemon Manning died on August 9, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     Asa Hall "Ace" "Acie" Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on May 16, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Ida Ethel "Effie" Richards on February 24, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,6,9 Asa Hall "Ace" "Acie" Manning died on December 23, 1964 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 226-64-4296.⁴ Irabelle D. "Arrie" Manning was buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 227 Bethel Church Road, Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 3, 1901 at Virginia.^1,4 As of March 29, 1925,her married name was Minter.⁵ She married James Wright Minter on March 29, 1925.^1,5 Irabelle D. "Arrie" Manning died on March 27, 1982 at Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 80.¹

     Cable A. Manning was born circa 1904 at Virginia.¹

     Wilton Early Manning was buried at Martin Memorial Cemetery, Singing Hills Road, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 6, 1907 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 17, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.²

     Carlton Rease Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He Carlton Reace Manning, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Manning worked at the Viscose Plant in Roanoke for about 3 years and also at the General Electric Plant in Salem retiring after 29 years of service. He was a member of Isaacs Lodge # 29 in Boones Mill, Va. He also worked with the Credit Union Committee of General Electric for several years and also belonged to a Square Dance Club for years. Mr. Manning was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Manning was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Manning; parents, Grover and Retha Boone Manning; sister, Rebecca Manning Reinis Feulner; brother-in-law, James Lee; brother, Arnold Wade Manning; brothers-in-law, Earl Johnson Jr., Norris Poff, Mintauts Reinis, Gary Feulner; sister-in-law, Helen Manning. Mr. Manning was a member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren for about 75 years in Roanoke County, and is now a member of Southview United Methodist Church in north Roanoke County. Mr. Manning is survived by his sons and daughters –in-law, Michael Manning, John and Doris Manning, Donald and Marie Manning; grandchildren, Rachael Manning, Jacquelyn Manning, Jake Manning, Travis Manning, Jocelyn and Barrett Barnett; step-grandchildren, Alison Manning, Dereck Long and wife, Gail Long; great grandchild, Taylor Long; sisters, Jo Ann Poff, Maxine Lee; brothers, Alvin Manning, David Manning and wife, Betty; sisters-in-law, Betty Simmons, Betty Jane McDowell. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015 at Oakey’s North Chapel, with the Rev. David Ford and the Rev. Tony Emmons officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Oakey’s North Chapel.¹ He was born on September 15, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,2 He married Mary Will "Billie" Johnson on December 27, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,12,6,2 Carlton Rease Manning died on June 17, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.¹

     Velma Maxine Manning was buried at Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia.⁶ She was born on June 9, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of May 18, 1951,her married name was Lee.³ She married James Carter "Jim" Lee on May 18, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,6,9 Velma Maxine Manning died on February 23, 2016 at age 88.⁶ She Mrs. Maxine Manning Lee, 88, formerly of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Mrs. Lee was born June 9, 1927 in Boones Mill, VA, daughter of the late Grover Wade Manning and Reatha Boone Manning. She was a member of First Baptist Church on the Square where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Mrs. Lee was very active at First Baptist Church serving as a volunteer with the Food Closet, Soup Kitchen, and the Bereavement Committee. She was also active in the community where she volunteered with the Red Cross, Hospice, Callaway Gardens, and the Special Olympics. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Carter Lee, sister, Becky Reinis, and two brothers, Arnold Manning and Carlton Manning. Survivors include her son, David C. Lee of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Martha (Ed) O'Connor of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren, Meghan O'Connor of Atlanta, GA, Jay O'Connor of Savannah, GA, and Tyler O'Connor of Atlanta, GA; sister, Joanne Poff of Vinton, VA; brothers, David (Betty) Manning of Boones Mill, VA and Alvin Manning of Richmond, VA; sister-in-law, Betty Simmons; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church on the Square with Rev. Cade Farris and Dr. Paul Baxter officiating. A private burial will be held in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church on the Square. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to be made to a Hospice care of your choice in memory of Mrs. Maxine Manning Lee. The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the many caregivers that took exceptional care of Mrs. Lee. on February 25, 2016.⁶

     Alvin Boone "Alvie" Manning was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3,4 He married Helen Elizabeth Thomas on May 26, 1951 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^12,3 Alvin Boone "Alvie" Manning died on October 31, 2021 at Virginia at age 92.⁴ He Alvin Boone "Ab" Manning, April 16, 1929 - October 31, 2021. Alvin Manning, 92, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He is survived by his two daughters, Andrea Overman (Jerry) and Lynn Orchison (Alan); three grandchildren, Kevin Orchison (Amber), Jennifer Overman, and Katherine Comparetto (Neil); and two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Christopher Comparetto. A family graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 10, 2022.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-46-5799.⁹ Arnold Wade Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Betty Jean Hodges.³ Arnold Wade Manning was born on December 1, 1937 at Virginia.⁹ He died on May 3, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.³ He Arnold Wade Manning, age 40, of Rt.2, Boones Mill, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a welder for General Electric Company. He was a member and Past Master of Isaac Masonic Lodge #29 and was the Worthy Patron of Carrie Lee Chapter #108 Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Hodges Manning; two daughters, Miss Sherry Denise Manning, Miss Lisa Ann Manning, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wade Manning, Boones Mill; three brothers, Carlton R. Manning, David R. Manning, both of Boones Mill; Alvin B. Manning, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Lee, LaGrange, Ga., Mrs. Joann Poff, Vinton, Mrs. Rebecca Reinis, Phoenixville, Pa. Funeral services will be held from Red Hill Church of the Brethren, Saturday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Ralph Spradling and the Rev. Harold S. Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with masonic graveside servies by Isaac Lodge #29 AF & AM. Easter Star Services will be held Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. by Carrie Lee Chapter #108 O.E.S. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on May 5, 1978.³

     Mary Will "Billie" Johnson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on October 2, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of December 27, 1949,her married name was Manning.¹ She married Carlton Rease Manning, son of Grover Wade Manning and Retha Allen Boone, on December 27, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1,2,3 Mary Will "Billie" Johnson died on October 11, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.² She Mary (Billie) Will Johnson Manning, 86, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at the Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home in Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Manning retired from Appalachian Power Company after 30 years of service. She also worked for Nelson Roanoke Hardware for a short while.Mary had also been a member of the Red Hat Ladies Club and also enjoyed square dancing for several years. She was a member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren for a number of years. At the present time she belonged to Southview United Methodist Church of Roanoke.She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Mary Will Johnson; brother, Earl Johnson Jr; sister, Ruby Sommers; mother and father-in-law, Retha and Grover Manning; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Manning Reinis Feulner and Helen Manning; and brothers-in-law, James Lee, Arnold W. Manning, Norris Poff, Mintauts Reinis, Gary Feulner. Mrs. Manning is survived by her husband, Carlton Reece Manning; sons, Michael Manning of Stockbridge, Ga., John and Doris Manning of Etowah, Tenn., Donald and Marie Manning of Athens, Ala; sister, Betty Jane McDowell of South Dakota; grandchildren, Rachael Manning, Jacquelyn Manning, Jake Manning all of Ga., Travis Manning of Arlington, Va. and Jocelyn and Barrett Barnett of Tenn; step-grandchildren, Alison Manning and Derek Long of Ala; step great-grandchild, Taylor Long of Alabama; sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Poff of Vinton, Maxine Lee of Georgia; brothers, Alvin Manning of Roanoke, and David Manning and wife, Betty of Boones Mill; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Archie and Betty Simmons of Boones Mill; and nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. David Ford and the Rev. Tony Emmons officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014,at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237, on October 14, 2014.²

     David Ray Manning David (Sallie) R. Manning, age 76 of Boones Mill died peacefully at home Sunday, September 15, 2019. David was the baby boy of deceased Grover and Retha Manning; brothers, Carlton and Arnold Manning; sisters, Maxine Lee, JoAnn Poff, Becky Reinis. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty Spradling Manning; daughter, Angela Manning and friend Jim; brother, Alvin Manning; and sister-in-law, Betty Simmons. David is also survived by many precious nieces and nephews; special friends, Doc Blanchard and Dewey Bryant. No words can ever express our appreciation to all of our fierce prayer warriors in different churches, individuals, friends, and especially our precious Boones Mill Church of the Brethren where Dave served as usher, Trustee, and Sunday School Secretary. We express our appreciation to Lewis Gale Medical Center doctors and nurses and Amedisys Hospice for the special care given to Dave. Dave loved to hunt, as everyone knew, and he loved God's beautiful creation and enjoyed seeing the deer, turkeys, birds, bears, etc. We will really miss him, but we know he is in God's loving hands now with no more pain and lots of clear breaths from now on. Please do not bring food to the house, but you may take to the Boones Mill Church of the Brethren Fellowship Complex where a meal will be served after the service. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Boones Mill Church of the Brethren in Dave's memory. A memorial service will be held at the Boones Mill Church of the Brethren on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00PM with visitation at 12:00PM. Rev. Jerry Naff will be performing the service with remarks and prayer by Rev. Robert Miller.³ He was born on October 21, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2 He married Betty Lee Spradling on June 5, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 David Ray Manning died on September 15, 2019 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 76.³

     Helen Elizabeth Thomas was born on September 28, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of May 26, 1951,her married name was Manning.² She married Alvin Boone "Alvie" Manning, son of Grover Wade Manning and Retha Allen Boone, on May 26, 1951 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Helen Elizabeth Thomas died on July 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 83.¹ She Helen Thomas Manning, 83 of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Surviving is her loving husband of nearly 64 years, Alvin B. (Ab) Manning; two daughters, Andrea M. Overman and her husband Jerry, Lynn Orchison and her husband Alan; three grandchildren, Kevin Orchison, Jennifer Overman, and Katherine Comparetto and her husband Neil. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Inurnment will be private. Flowers or memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1160 Pepsi Place (Suite 306), Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Memorial Service on Friday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel (540-982-2100) on July 10, 2014.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-6817.⁹ Her married name was Feulner.¹ Rebecca Frances Manning married Gary Feulner.^1,4 Rebecca Frances Manning was born on October 7, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4 As of February 14, 1959,her married name was Reinis.² She married Mintauts Reinis on February 14, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Rebecca Frances Manning died on February 23, 2003 at Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.^9,4 She FEULNER, Rebecca Manning, 67, of Phoenixville, Pa., passed away Sunday, February 23, 2003, in the Phoenixville Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, Va. and was the daughter of the late Grover and Retha Manning. She was a member of the Red Hill Church of the Brethren in Roanoke and attended Angelican Church of the Transfiguration in Phoenixville. Surviving are her husband, Gary Fuelner; one son, Douglas and Susan Reinis; two daughters, Kara Reinis and Ramona Reinis; and two grandchildren; three brothers, Carlton and Mary Manning of Boones Mill, Va., Alvin and Helen Manning of Roanoke, and David and Betty Manning of Boones Mill; two sisters, Maxine and James Lee of La Grange, Ga. and Joann Poff of Vinton; one sister-in-law, Betty and Archie Simmons. She was preceded in death by one brother, Arnold Manning. The funeral service was held at the Devlin-Rosmos-Kepp Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. Memorials contributions may sent to the Phoenixville Hospital Cancer Center, 750 South Main Street, Suite 101, Phoenixville, Pa. 19460. on March 1, 2003.⁴

     Mintauts Reinis was buried at Palm Schwenkfelder Church Cemetery, Palm, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 159-28-1081.⁴ He was born on June 1, 1933 at Liepaja, Latvia.^4,2,3 He married Rebecca Frances Manning, daughter of Grover Wade Manning and Retha Allen Boone, on February 14, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Mintauts Reinis died on April 10, 1971 at Pennsylvania at age 37.^4,2

     Victoria Brown was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 5, 1876 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of circa 1895,her married name was Manning.³ She married Rufus Lemon Manning, son of Charles A. Manning and Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, circa 1895.^3,1,2 Victoria Brown died on May 4, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.²

     Ocie Ida Manning was buried at Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 282-22-3493.⁵ She was born on July 15, 1896 at Virginia.^2,5,4 As of circa 1912,her married name was Shorter.⁶ She married Lewis Okley Wade "Wade" Shorter circa 1912.^3,6 Ocie Ida Manning died on October 11, 1988 at Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 92.^5,7,4

     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9255.⁶ Hubert Edward Manning was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 19, 1902 at Virginia.^4,6,2,3 He married Beulah A. Wimmer, daughter of Lucy Ellen Wimmer, circa 1920.^1,3 Hubert Edward Manning died on November 19, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,3

     Grace Mary Lee "Gracie" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-28-0135.⁵ She was born on May 18, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Taliaferro.⁶ She married Silas Daniel "Jack" Taliaferro Jr. circa 1926.^6,4,7 Grace Mary Lee "Gracie" Manning died on April 28, 2005 at Virginia at age 96.^5,4 She Grace Manning Taliaferro, of Salem, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005. She was born on May 18, 1908 in the Bottom Creek section of Roanoke County. Her family moved by horse and buggy to the Glenvar area when she was 10 years old. She and her beloved husband, Silas D. Taliaferro, ran a gas station in the Salem area for many years. She is predeceased by her husband, S.D. Taliaferro; her father and mother, Rufus Lemon Manning and Victoria Brown Manning; brothers, Homer Manning, Hubert Manning and Rosco Manning; sisters, Ocie Manning Shorter and Audrey Manning "Bea" Beason. She is survived by her nephews, Jack Beason and wife, Diane and Carl Beason and wife, Faye; niece, Wanda Beason Webb and husband, Ron; numerous other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Lois Taliaferro and Dorothy Taliaferro Sample; one brother-in-law, Cheatwood Taliaferro. She was a member of Salem Church of Christ. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, April 30, 2005 at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral home, Salem. on April 29, 2005.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6256.⁵ Audrey Oberia "Bea" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Beason.⁶ She married Forest Melvin Beason.^6,7 Audrey Oberia "Bea" Manning was born on March 25, 1915 at Virginia.⁵ She died on August 15, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^5,6 She BEASON, Audrey Manning, 78, of the Glenvar area of Salem, died Sunday, August 15, 1993, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Melvin Beason. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Diane Beason, Carl and Faye Beason, all of Salem; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Ronald Webb, Salem; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Grace Taliferro, Salem; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park by the Mr. Jim Herron. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, in charge of arrangements. on August 17, 1993.⁶

     Roscoe Manning was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-05-8834.⁷ He was born on May 30, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4 He married Mary Edith Craighead, daughter of Walter Charleston Craighead and Mattie Mourning Simpson, on October 12, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,8,3,5 Roscoe Manning died on March 14, 1990 at Virginia at age 70.^2,7 He Mr. Roscoe Manning, age 70, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 14, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Mary Craighead Manning; one daughter, Mary F. Hogan, Blue Ridge; three sons, Ted L. Manning, Salem; J. W. Manning, Narrows; Joe D. Manning, Wise; two sisters, Bea Beason and Grace Taliferro, both of Salem; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Cedar Lawn Burial Park with the Rev. Phillip Scott officiating. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on March 15, 1990.²

     Carmel Bessie Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3405.⁸ She was born on April 27, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,3 As of December 15, 1947,her married name was Crouch.³ She married Walter Leroy Crouch on December 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7,3,9 Carmel Bessie Manning died on May 31, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^8,7,10 She CROUCH, Carmel Manning, 76, of Salem, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 31, 2002. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was employed by Kenrose for 20 years. Also, Halmode and Roanoke County School. Carmel is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter Leroy Crouch; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry L. Crouch , Salem, Bradley A. and Joann Crouch, Salem; grandchildren, Lindsey Crouch and Zachariah B. Crouch; sisters, Connie Milliron, Rocky Mount, Agnes King, Roanoke, Carol Nichols, Bent Mountain; a brother, Malcolm M. Manning, Baltimore, Md; sister-in-law, Thelma Manning, Roanoke. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the Richfield Nursing Center staff and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their love and support. on June 2, 2002.⁷

     Connie Christine Manning was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 12, 1928 at Virginia.^1,6 As of April 10, 1948,her married name was Milliron.² She married Robert Edward "Ed" Milliron on April 10, 1948.^4,2,3,7 Connie Christine Manning died on August 5, 2011 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,6,8 She Connie Manning Milliron, 83, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born June 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Omer and Viola Manning. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, R. Edward Milliron; brothers, Alton, Gordon and Malcom Manning; and sister, Carmel Manning Crouch. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Robert L. Milliron (Orlean), of Charlottesville, and Charles E. Milliron (Laurie), of Rocky Mount; and former daughter-in-law, Wendy Milliron. She is also survived by six grandchildren that she adored and loved dearly, Bobby Milliron (Nicole), Nancy Helm (Justin), Christie Bolton, Sarah Milliron, Connie Milliron, and Janie Milliron; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Carol Nichols, of Bent Mountain and Agnes King, of Hot Springs. Connie was always striving to help others. She pursued her passion of helping others by going back to school to become an LPN, and retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center after more than 25 years of caring and comforting others. Connie was a member of Boones Mill Christian Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The family would like to thank Kathy Hunt, Dr. Jack Bumgardner, Faye Turner, and Gareth and Cindy McAllister for their help in caring for Mama during her recent years. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2011 at Mountain View Memorial Park with Mr. Jack Milliron officiating. Donations should be made in the memory of Connie to the Boones Mill Christian Church, 7950 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Virginia 24065, or The Alzheimer's Association , 3959 Electric Road, Suite 357, Roanoke, Virginia 24018. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, Va., 540-334-5151. on August 7, 2011.³

     Walter Leroy Crouch was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 21, 1926 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Carmel Bessie Manning, daughter of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on December 15, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,7,4 Walter Leroy Crouch died on December 4, 2010 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^5,3,4 He Walter L. Crouch, 84, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2010. He was retired from Ingersol-Rand Corporation. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carmel Manning Crouch. He is survived by his wife, Alton Richards Crouch; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Lee and Karen Crouch, and Bradley Allen and Karen Crouch; and grandchildren, Zachariah Benjamin Crouch and Lindsey Marie Crouch. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Roger Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. on December 6, 2010.⁴

     Robert Edward "Ed" Milliron was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-30-9813.³ He was born on April 2, 1926.³ He married Connie Christine Manning, daughter of Homer Willie Manning and Viola Jane "Ollie" Wimmer, on April 10, 1948.^4,5,6,1 Robert Edward "Ed" Milliron died on December 30, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,1,2 He Robert Edward (Ed) Milliron, 80, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Evie Milliron, four sisters Thelma Milliron, Evelyn Milliron, Frances M. Funkhouser, and Janie Milliron, and three brothers Jessie, Elbert and Clarence Milliron. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Connie Manning Milliron; two sons Robert L. Milliron and Charles E. Milliron; six grandchildren Nancy M. Helm, Sarah Milliron, Christie M. Bolton, Connie Milliron, Janie Milliron, and Robert Milliron, III; one great-grandchild Madisen Milliron; one surviving sister Clara M. Broughton; special nieces and nephews Jack Milliron, Billy Milliron, Tommy Broughton, Bob Milliron, Janet M. Shockley, Joyce M. Ferguson, and Pat B. Bennett. Mr. Milliron worked with his dad and brothers at the family owned sawmill and later retired from Cooper Wood Products after thirty years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Boones Mill Rescue Squad having been one of the founding members in 1963 and serving as captain for over ten years. Mr. Milliron was a member of the Isaac's Masonic Lodge #29 A.F. & A.M. for over fifty-eight years. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Jack Bumbgardner, Dr. John Lystash, Dr. John Starr, Dr. Rene Fredstrom and the nursing staff of the CCU and PCU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Graveside services will be conducted from Mountain View Memorial Park 11 a.m. Tuesday with Masonic Rites. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on January 1, 2007.¹