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     Henry Earl "Early" Graham was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.^2,9 His Social Security Number was 519-16-2865.¹⁰ He was born on May 5, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,11,9,3,4,5} He married Shelly Elaine Weaver in June, 1948 at Pierce Co., Washington.^12,13 Henry Earl "Early" Graham married Bonnie Jean Hanson on January 20, 1968 at King Co., Washington.⁶ Henry Earl "Early" Graham and Bonnie Jean Hanson were divorced on June 7, 1990 at Pierce Co., Washington.¹⁴ Henry Earl "Early" Graham died on November 23, 1999 at Pierce Co., Washington, at age 76.^10,9,11,15

     Margaret Marie Graham was buried at Lake Park Cemetery, 1459 East Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^5,2 She was born on January 16, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,6 As of circa 1948,her married name was Weber.² She married Raymond Wallace Weber circa 1948.² Margaret Marie Graham died on May 7, 2012 at Hilliard, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 87.^2,5,6 She Margaret Marie (Graham) Weber, 87, passed away May 7, 2012, in Hilliard. She was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Roanoke, Va. to William and Arletha Graham. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Raymond. Margaret and Raymond owned Weber's Shenley Pharmacy in Youngstown from 1959 to 1979. She is survived by her son, Ron (Lori) Weber and daughter, Doreen (Ed) Reeves. Margaret served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. She received her LPN in 1973. Margaret was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening and crafts. A graveside service will be at Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown. on May 9, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 524-20-4840.¹ Elizabeth Gay Graham was born on November 19, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of February 21, 1944,her married name was Wagner.² She married Peter "Pete" Wagner on February 21, 1944 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.² Elizabeth Gay Graham died on September 5, 2006 at Missouri at age 79.^1,7,8

     Her Social Security Number was 524-26-8065.⁶ Her married name was Nye.¹ Cammie Avoline Graham married Unknown Nye.^1,7 Cammie Avoline Graham was born on July 4, 1928 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 14, 1928.^6,1,2 As of March 17, 1945,her married name was Vetter.⁷ She married Kenneth James Vetter on March 17, 1945 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.^7,8 Cammie Avoline Graham died on February 23, 2000 at Grant Co., Washington, at age 71.^6,9

     Rev. Major Allen Holt was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-10-7232.⁵ He was born on January 2, 1916 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3,4 He married Cora Bower, daughter of Luther Bower and Lessie Mae Parker, on September 11, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Rev. Major Allen Holt died on October 17, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^5,2 He The Rev. Major Allen Holt, 78, of Coal City died Monday, Oct. 17, 1994, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired carpenter. He was an ordained Freewill Baptist minister with more than 40 years of service, having pastored several churches in Raleigh and Summers counties. Surviving: wife, Cora Bower Holt; sons, David Allen of Columbus, Ohio, Delbert Ray of Dublin, Va; daughters, Doris Edna Thompson of Coal City, Frieda Mae Smith of McVeigh, Ky; brothers, Jack of Sophia, William and Howard of Sullivan; sisters, Magdaline Miller of Coal City, Leona Cecil and Wilma Jean Ray of Matoaka, Bernice K. Bolen, Joyce Evelyn Bolen and Eva E. Tingler of Coal City; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. E.R. "Buck" Tyree officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on October 19, 1994.²

     Benjamin Lee "Bennie" Bush was buried at Persinger Memorial Cemetery, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 228-01-8929.⁶ He was born on June 25, 1915 at Blue Springs Run, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Hazel Marie Elmore, daughter of Preston Belvin Elmore and Mary Lee Leffel, on June 2, 1939 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Benjamin Lee "Bennie" Bush died on June 16, 1985 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 69.^6,3,4

     Clarence Joseph Livesay Clarence Joseph Livesay, 77, of Ruckersville, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at The Laurels of Charlottesville. He was born on July 13, 1940, in Dunbar, to the late Harry Livesay and Betty Livesay Vaughan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Duffield. He is fondly remembered for his sense of humor and his dedication and love for his family. He enjoyed cooking, seeing live music, attending sporting events, reading and movies. C.J., as he was known to friends, family and colleagues, worked for Pratt & Whitney in West Palm Beach, Fla., and later, United Technologies Corporation in Hartford, Conn., developing their University Relations Program. After moving to Charlottesville Va., he was Director of Career Services at The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, where he took great pride in helping prepare students and alumni for their professional lives. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Hazel Livesay; his son, Marcus Livesay and his wife Jill; his daughter, Angela Powell and her husband Stephen; his grandchildren, Sierra Smith, Tyler Powell, Ben Powell and Hayden Livesay; and great-grandson, Connor Shatz. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of The Laurels and Hospice of the Piedmont for their wonderful care and support. A private service will be held at a later date.³ He was buried at Holly Memorial Gardens, Hollymead, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 13, 1940 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Hazel Lee Bush, daughter of Benjamin Lee "Bennie" Bush and Hazel Marie Elmore, on August 20, 1960 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Clarence Joseph Livesay died on November 22, 2017 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 77.^3,4

     Ronald Preston Bush married Sharon Unknown.¹ Ronald Preston Bush was born on May 5, 1943 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-8956.⁵ Delbert Day Crawford was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 18, 1913 at Virginia.^6,5,2,3 He married Thelma Preston Elmore, daughter of Preston Belvin Elmore and Mary Lee Leffel, on December 25, 1940.^2,4 Delbert Day Crawford died on September 19, 1983 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^2,3

     Robert Willis Abbott Robert "Bob" W. Abbott, 87 of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents Hezz and Kate Abbott; sister Lois Ring; brother Edwin Abbott; brother-in-law Jessie Ring. He is survived by loving wife of 66 years Clara E. Abbott; daughter and son-in-law Patsy Bailey and Carl David; grandchildren David J. , Cory and Crystal Tyzinski, and Kelly Minor; great-grandchildren Hudson Minor, Ella and Alex Tyzinski; brother and sister-in-law Jack Abbott and Geneva; sister-in-law Curtis Abbott; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.³ He married Clara E. Elmore, daughter of Preston Belvin Elmore and Etta G. Crawford.⁴ Robert Willis Abbott was born on May 25, 1928 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 19, 2016 at Virginia at age 87.³

     David E. Rooper was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ He married Marylee Robyn McCulloh.³ David E. Rooper was born on December 27, 1959 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.³ He died on May 15, 2008 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 48.³ He DAVID E. ROOPER, 48, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Dr. David Lemming. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born December 27, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Lorene Cooper Rooper of Barboursville, and the late Rev. Jack Rooper. He was a building maintenance mechanic with the Charleston Fire Department and was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marylee Robyn McCulloh Rooper, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Courtney Rooper of Ashland, Ky., and Scott and Jessica Rooper of Huntington; two sisters, Becky Ferguson of Huntington and Robin Ramey of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Jack Rooper of Scott Depot, W.Va., and Victor Rooper of Hurricane, W.Va; his paternal grandmother, Reba Rooper of Hurricane, W.Va; two stepsons, Steven Ryan Lemaster of Pensocola, Fla., and Gary Todd Blankenship of Barboursville; a step-grandson, Steven Reese Lemaster; several aunts and uncles; and a special friend and caregiver, Michelle Ramey. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, W.V. 25709. on May 17, 2008.³

     Garnette Merle Walters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,11 She was born on June 21, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12 She married Clyde Carlton Bones Sr., son of Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones and Ora Elizabeth Conner, on July 3, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,13,3,14 As of July 3, 1946,her married name was Bones. As of October 14, 1983,her married name was Rose.² Garnette Merle Walters married Ralph Odell Rose, son of Trigg Mosby Rose and Annie L. Doyle, on October 14, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,15 Garnette Merle Walters died on June 7, 2014 at Virginia at age 89.^3,11 She Garnette Merle Walters Bones Rose, 89, of Salem, has gone home to be with her Lord and sing in that eternal choir in the heavens on June 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clyde Carlton Bones Sr. and Ralph Odell Rose; her parents, William Curtis Walters and Hester Louise Susie Walters; sisters, Lilly Jenkins, Ora Nolley, Mildred Walters, Gladys Agee and Louise Austin; brothers, Henry, Earl, Jack, Guy and Everette Walters. Surviving are her children, Elizabeth Sue Cain-Kelly and husband, David Rice Kelly, Barbara Jean Overstreet and Clyde Carlton Bones Jr., all of Salem; grandchildren, Ruth Anne Masterson, of North Hollywood, Calif. and Daniel Jason Overstreet, of Salem; great grandchildren, Alexandria Smith, of San Antonio, Texas and Ryan Masterson of Phoenix, Ariz; great-great-grandson, Joey Balderrama, of San Antonio, Texas; sisters-in-law, Beulah Walters, of Floyd and Ina Walters, of Salem; brother-in-law, Jack Austin, Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rose loved her family, her rose garden and the birds that visited her yard. She loved babies and toddlers, especially the ones for whom she provided childcare for many years. And she loved her church, the First Evangelical Methodist Church of Salem, Va., where she sang in the choir and sewed costumes for many productions and Vacation Bible School events. Most of all she loved God. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 9, 2014.³

     Carolyn Ruth Price was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She On the night of April 3, 2019 our beloved friend and family member Carolyn Ruth Price Light joined the host of angels in heaven above. She was born October 12, 1963 in Radford Virginia to Winfred E Price, Jr and Nancy Alls Price, who predeceased her. She is survived by her constant companions and fur babies Garfield and Odie as well as her cousins Frances Linkous, Lynn Hensley, Teresa Flores and John Price. Also surviving are her cousin’s children Amanda Fox, Sean Price, Chris Shorts, Jeff Price, Casey Linkous and Patrick Emerson who loved her dearly. Carolyn was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. That love was never more apparent than in the final hours before her passing as so many of her work family joined Frances, Lynn and Teresa to be by her side to pray for her, hold her hand and share their love. Carolyn grew up in the Prices Fork area of Blacksburg. She graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1982. In 1984 she began her career working with Law Enforcement as a Dispatcher/Communications Officer. Over 35 years she served with a number of different agencies including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Anne Arundel County Maryland Police Department, Christiansburg Police Department and the NRV911 Emergency Communications Regional Authority. She was a member of the Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to the Nursing Staff on the 3rd floor CCU at Lewis Gale Hospital Salem as well as Dr. Patel & his staff of physicians who took incredible care of Carolyn during the last week of her life. They also wish to thank her work family for their presence and support during this most difficult time. The family will receive visitors on Sunday April 7, 2019 at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday April 8, 2019 at Blue Ridge Church, 1655 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.³ She was born on October 12, 1963 at Radford, Virginia.^1,4,3 As of May 25, 1991,her married name was Light.¹ She married Keith Judson Light Jr., son of Keith Judson Light Sr. and Irene Christine Miller, on May 25, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Carolyn Ruth Price and Keith Judson Light Jr. were divorced on April 19, 2011 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Carolyn Ruth Price died on April 3, 2019 at Virginia at age 55.³